Italy’s Official Gazette has published Decree-Law 108/2026, which—among other measures for major sporting events—prolongs the validity of traditional paper identity cards until 31 December 2027 and introduces a provisional 90-day document that municipalities can issue on the spot. Education news site Orizzonte Scuola detailed the changes on 30 June 2026. Why it matters for mobility: non-EU nationals often face delays waiting for electronic residence permits before they can obtain an electronic ID (‘CIE’). The new “Documento di identità provvisorio” can now bridge that gap, facilitating bank account openings and domestic travel while the definitive card is processed. For EU citizens relocating to Italy, the extension of the paper format avoids last-minute expiries at town halls struggling with chip shortages. Implementation: municipalities must stock secure watermark paper and connect to the Interior Ministry’s real-time verification platform. The provisional document will carry a QR code and will be recognised by airlines for domestic flights but—notably—will not be valid for travel outside Italy. Corporate advice: global mobility managers should update welcome packs to inform assignees of the new option and check with payroll providers, as some banks have already confirmed they will accept the provisional ID for anti-money-laundering due diligence.
Source: Orizzonte Scuola
