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Renew an Italian passport in Vietnam: appointment, documents, fee

An expiring Italian passport cannot be extended: you apply for a new one, by appointment only, at the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi or the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.

Updated: Sources: Embassy of Italy in Hanoi — passports and identity cards, Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City — passports and identity cards, Embassy of Italy in Hanoi — paper ID cards no longer valid for travel from 3 August 2026 (in Italian)

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Quick answer

Italian citizens registered with AIRE in Vietnam book a passport appointment by email with the consular office (consolare.hanoi@esteri.it or hochiminh.consolato@esteri.it), bring the old passport and cash, and attend in person for fingerprints. The adult fee is €116. Minors need consent from both parents.
Adult fee
€116
Who can apply
Italian citizens resident in the consular district and registered with AIRE
Appointment
By email only — no walk-ins
Payment
Cash in Vietnamese dong at the consular exchange rate
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Where and how to apply

  • Hanoi: book by email at consolare.hanoi@esteri.it. Passports are not issued without an appointment.
  • Ho Chi Minh City and the south: book by email at hochiminh.consolato@esteri.it.
  • As a rule you must live in the consular district and be registered with AIRE; in justified exceptional cases the mission first asks the office of your place of residence for authorisation.
  • Not yet registered with AIRE? Register online through the Fast It portal first; address changes also go through Fast It.

  • Ambasciata d'Italia Hanoi

    Address: 9 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

    Official page

  • Consolato Generale d'Italia a Ho Chi Minh

    Address: 10th floor, President Place, 93 Nguyen Du, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

    Official page

Updated: Sources: Đại sứ quán Ý tại Hà Nội — nơi nộp hồ sơ xin thị thực, Tổng Lãnh sự quán Ý tại TP. Hồ Chí Minh — nơi nộp hồ sơ xin thị thực, Đại sứ quán Ý tại Hà Nội — liên hệ, giờ làm việc, Tổng Lãnh sự quán Ý tại TP. Hồ Chí Minh — hộ chiếu cho công dân Ý

Updated: Sources: Embassy of Italy in Hanoi — passports and identity cards, Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City — passports and identity cards

What to bring

  • Your previous passport, or another identity document.
  • Cash for the fee.
  • If the old passport was lost or stolen: the report made to the Vietnamese police.
  • You must attend in person for fingerprints (not taken under 12) and to collect the electronic passport.

Updated: Sources: Embassy of Italy in Hanoi — passports and identity cards

Fee

Italian passport fee
FeeAmount
Ordinary passport (fee €42.50 + administrative charge €73.50)€116

Updated: Sources: Tổng Lãnh sự quán Ý tại TP. Hồ Chí Minh

Identity cards

Paper identity cards stopped being valid for leaving the country on 3 August 2026. If you only have a paper card, apply for a passport or an electronic identity card (CIE, for AIRE-registered citizens).

Updated: Sources: Embassy of Italy in Hanoi — paper ID cards no longer valid for travel from 3 August 2026 (in Italian)

Frequently asked questions

Can I extend my Italian passport in Vietnam?
No. An expiring passport cannot be extended; you apply for a new one by appointment at the Embassy in Hanoi or the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does an Italian passport cost in Vietnam?
€116 for adults (EUR 42.50 passport fee plus EUR 73.50 administrative charge), paid in cash in Vietnamese dong.
Do I need to be registered with AIRE?
As a rule, yes. Register online through Fast It first; in justified exceptional cases the mission can ask for authorisation from your place of residence.