LOSS OR THEFT OF TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
In the event of theft or loss of documents, the Consular Office of this Embassy can issue an Emergency Travel Document (EU-ETD), valid from the date of issue, and valid only for return to Italy or the country of residence where the person is registered with AIRE. To obtain one, please contact the Consular Office at +372 627 6160 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Only in cases of particular and proven emergency, EU-ETDs may be issued outside of these hours, on weekends or holidays, by reporting your request to the Embassy officer on duty (+372 5165723). In the event of theft of documents, a specific report must be made to the nearest Police Station. Upon arrival in Italy, the report must also be registered with the competent authorities.
DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED
To obtain an ETD, you must present the following documentation at the Embassy:
– A report of the theft of your passport or identity card filed with the local competent police authority;
– A travel document with a confirmed departure date;
– the Application for the EU-E.T.D.;
– Where possible, a photocopy of the lost/stolen document or any other photographic document, or alternatively, the presence of a witness with an identity document who can identify the applicant.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
Minors unaccompanied by their parents must present, in addition to the documentation indicated in the previous paragraph, a declaration of custody to the accompanying adult and the parents’ consent, along with copies of their documents.
WARNING
The applicant’s identity must be proven through photocopies of the lost or stolen ID, other documents containing personal information, a photo, and a signature (e.g., a driver’s license), or a declaration from at least one witness. The witness must be an adult and must have a valid ID (identity card or passport).
If neither of these options is feasible, the consular office may request confirmation of the applicant’s personal information from the Italian municipality of residence, but this verification may take a long time to process.
COSTS
The EU-ETD is issued free of charge.