The Emergency Travel Document (ETD) is a temporary travel document valid up to 15 days from the date of issue.
It can be issued in the event of theft or loss of a passport or identity card and used only for the return to Italy or to the EU member state in which the applicant has permanent residence proven by the AIRE registration.
The presence of the applicant is required (infants and minors included).
Documentation required for issuing an ETD
Application for Adults:
- • One recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last 6 months), compliant with international ICAO standards;
• In the event of loss or theft of the document, a copy of the report filed with An Garda Síochána;
• A copy of an identification document, even if lost or damaged (identity card or passport), containing a photograph and signature. A valid driving licence is also accepted as proof of identity;
• If no identification document is available, the presence of a witness with valid identification is required, who can identify the applicant under their own responsibility;
• A copy of the travel document/ticket showing a departure date within 15 days of the ETD application.
Applications for Minors:
- • One recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last 6 months), compliant with international ICAO standards;
• In the event of loss or theft of the document, a copy of the report filed with An Garda Síochána;
• A photo ID with signature of both parents, or of the accompanying adult and one parent in the case of accompanied minors;
• If no identification document is available, the presence of an adult witness with valid ID is required, who can identify the applicant under their own responsibility;
• A copy of the travel document/ticket showing a departure date within 15 days of the ETD application.