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Italy Found to Have Europe’s Highest Costs for Document Renewals

An Assoutenti investigation reveals Italian citizens face steep fees for renewing passports, identity cards, and driver's licenses compared to other major European nations.

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Overview

  • Italian passport renewals cost 116 euros, significantly higher than in Spain (30 euros) and Germany (70 euros for citizens over 24).
  • Renewing a driver's license in Italy can reach 133 euros, compared to just 25 euros in Germany and free in France under most circumstances.
  • The cost of an electronic identity card (CIE) in Italy is 22.20 euros, higher than Spain's 12 euros but lower than Germany's 37 euros for citizens over 24.
  • Assoutenti highlights the financial burden on Italian citizens, citing excessive taxes and administrative fees compared to other European countries.
  • Calls are growing for administrative simplification and digitalization of public services to reduce costs and improve efficiency for citizens.