Italy mandates electronic identity cards by August 2026

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Italy's paper identity cards will be phased out by August 3, 2026, making the electronic version mandatory for travel and national identification. The new electronic identity card (CIE) replaces the paper version, aligning with EU regulations. Municipalities face a surge in applications, potentially causing delays during the summer travel season. While the CIE becomes the primary identity document, SPID digital credentials will continue to coexist for online services until at least 2030.


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