The Electronic Identity Card (CIE) is the identity document issued by the Ministry of the Interior. It grants the holder’s identity verification and the access to online services of Public Administrations both in Italy and in EU countries. Please note that, if you are a foreigner, CIE does not replace your passport or residence permit and it is not valid to travel out of Italy.

CIE allows citizens for easy and quick access to online services offered by the adhering providers through 3 authentication levels of increasing security:

level 1: access with a pair of credentials (username and password);

level 2: access with level 1 credentials and a temporary OTP code;

level 3: a reader or an NFC-enabled smartphone to read the CIE is requested.

How to apply

It is possible to apply at the Municipality of residence, this means that you must be registered as a permanent resident.

Validity and cost

The CIE validity period is 10 years for adults over the age of 18.

It has a fixed cost of €16.79. There may be higher costs in some municipalities that charge specific secretarial costs and fixed fees.

Documentation required

• valid ID document (For EU citizens the passport or Identity Card of their country, for Non EU citizens the passport and a valid permit of stay);
• your health card (Tessera Sanitaria) or tax identification number (codice fiscale);
• a recent passport size photo, that must satisfy specific requirements
• your email and mobile phone number