Italy grants unlimited electronic ID cards to citizens over 70

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• [● 6 SOURCES] The digital authentication certificate embedded in the CIE remains valid for ten years and must be renewed for online public‑administration services. quifinanza.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it · www.triesteallnews.it · www.repubblica.it · +1 more
• [● 4 SOURCES] From 30 July 2026 new CIE issued to people 70 years or older will display “ILLIMITATA” as the expiry date. quifinanza.it · www.comune.menfi.ag.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it
• [● 3 SOURCES] Unlimited validity does not apply to holders of international protection (three‑year validity) nor to cases where fingerprints cannot be captured (twelve‑month validity). www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · www.bigodino.it · www.umbria24.it
• [● 6 SOURCES] Existing electronic identity cards remain valid until their natural expiry; no immediate replacement is required. www.comune.menfi.ag.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it · emmepress.com · www.telecittanews.it · +1 more
• [● 4 SOURCES] The procedure to obtain or renew the card remains unchanged; applicants book an appointment at the municipal Anagrafe and provide the usual documents. quifinanza.it · www.comune.menfi.ag.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it
• [● 9 SOURCES] The unlimited‑validity rule applies to Italian citizens and EU residents living in Italy. quifinanza.it · www.comune.menfi.ag.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it · www.italianotizie24.it · +4 more
• [DISPUTED] From 30 July 2026 new electronic identity cards issued to Italian citizens aged 70 or older have unlimited validity and display the word “ILLIMITATA”. quifinanza.it · www.comune.menfi.ag.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it · www.repubblica.it · +2 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] The cost of issuing or renewing the electronic identity card remains €22‑28, unchanged from previous rates. quifinanza.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it · www.triesteallnews.it · www.ilfogliettone.it · +1 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] Existing valid cards remain valid until their natural expiry; no immediate replacement is required. quifinanza.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it · www.triesteallnews.it · www.repubblica.it · +1 more
• [● 2 SOURCES] Exceptions: holders of international protection receive a three‑year validity, and cases without fingerprint capture have a twelve‑month validity. www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it
• [DISPUTED] Decree‑Law n. 19 of 2026, converted by Law 50 of 2026, provides unlimited validity for electronic identity cards for persons aged 70 or older. www.italianotizie24.it · emmepress.com · quifinanza.it · www.telecittanews.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · +9 more
• [● 8 SOURCES] New cards will display the word “ILLIMITATA” in the expiry field and the code “990101” in the machine‑readable zone. quifinanza.it · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it · termolionline.it · www.triesteallnews.it · www.repubblica.it · +3 more