Electronic Id Card
The new Electronic Identity Card is a multifunctional document issued by the Ministry of the Interior and produced by the State Printing Office and Mint. It certifies the identity of the citizen, serves as a valid travel document within the European Union and other states with which specific agreements are in place, includes the tax code, and can be used to request digital identity through the SPID system (Public Digital Identity System) to access services provided by Italian Public Administrations.
- Validity Period
The validity of the identity card varies depending on the age of the holder:
- 3 years for minors under 3 years of age;
- 5 years for minors aged between 3 and 18 years;
- 10 years for adults.
For further information, please visit the MAECI website at the following link.