GENERAL INFORMATION
The Embassy of Italy informs Italian citizens registered in AIRE that they may apply for the Electronic Identity Card (CIE) at this Consular Section.
The CIE is an innovative personal identity document featuring advanced technologies to ensure its security and authenticity.
PLEASE NOTE
You may apply for the CIE at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Italy in Riyadh only after your AIRE municipality of residence has processed your registration (initial registration, or any change in consular jurisdiction or residential address). Registration or the updating of your registry details must be completed prior to your appointment date via the FAST IT website.
APPOINTMENT BOOKING PROCEDURE
Appointments can only be booked via the Prenot@mi service. You must create or already possess an account to proceed with booking an appointment. The details in the Prenot@mi account must exactly match the applicant’s personal details (including maiden name for women). Account creation is restricted to adults; minors are included under a parent or guardian’s account, listed in the “Additional applicant details” section.
C.I.E. ISSUANCE PROCEDURE
Documentation required for the issuance of the CIE:
- a valid Italian identity document;
- the expired CIE;
- a copy of the National Address.
C.I.E. COSTS
€ 21.95, payable either in cash in SAR (exact amount) or with MADA card, in accordance with the consular fee schedule available at https://ambriad.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/
BIOMETRIC DATA AND PHOTO CAPTURE
In person at the Consular Section.
DELIVERY
Via Saudi Post. Kindly download the Saudi Post app to track the shipment. For issues or non-delivery, a dedicated helpline is available at 19992.
Upon receipt of the CIE, the Italian national is responsible for emailing a PDF copy of the new document to riad.consolare@esteri.it along with the signed and dated receipt.
CONSENT FORM FOR ISSUANCE OF DOCUMENTS FOR MINORS
To issue documents for minors, consent signed by both parents (or by the person(s) exercising parental responsibility) is required. A signed atto di assenso (consent form) is necessary only if one of the parents (an EU citizen) is not present on the day of the appointment. In such cases, the consent form must be submitted on the day of the appointment, accompanied by a copy of the absent parent’s passport.