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Theft or loss of passport

In case of theft or loss of a valid Italian passport, contact the Passport Office at the email address passaporti.miami@esteri.itIn case of passport theft, it is necessary to report it to the competent local police authorities.

Emergency Travel Document (ETD):

If you find yourself abroad in an emergency situation (for example, if you are a tourist in transit and need to leave but have lost or had your passport stolen) and you do not have the means or time to request the issuance of a new passport, the Italian diplomatic-consular representations, present both in Europe and in non-European countries, can issue a provisional travel document (also called an E.T.D. – Emergency Travel Document).

The Consulate can issue an Emergency Travel Document (E.T.D.) within 7 days of departure if you appear in person, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no need of appointment), with the following documentation:

  • In case of Theft or loss of passport: lost/stolen report of theft or loss and local police report;
  • 2 passport pictures;
  • copy of passport (if available).
  • identity document (if available);
  • copy of purchased airline ticket;
  • money order of $1.80 (Until 09/30/25).

ETD request form for a minor needs to be signed by both parents.