What is SPID: SPID (Public Digital Identity System) is a unique and personal credential that allows Italian citizens to be recognized by local and central public administrations and to use digital services in a personalized and secure manner. These digital services are offered by Italian public administrations, but also by other European Union member states and by companies or merchants that have chosen SPID as an identification tool.
SPID therefore facilitates the use of online services, simplifies citizens’ relations with public offices, and improves the user experience with private companies.
An Italian citizen may need to obtain SPID to communicate with the public administration, consult documents and files, request certificates and attestations, check their contribution status, and perform many other operations.
SPID has replaced the previous system for accessing Fisconline services, so this Consulate no longer issues PIN codes.
Who can apply for SPID: All Italian citizens (including those residing abroad) who have:
- valid Italian identity document (electronic identity card, passport, driver’s license);
- tax code certification (electronic identity card, health card, tax code card, tax code assignment certificate);
- email address;
- personal mobile phone number.
How to request SPID: The interested party must independently contact one of the digital identity managers recognized by AgID for personal recognition. Interested parties are invited to check which manager offers the recognition procedure best suited to their case, as these may vary.
For all information on how to obtain SPID if you are a resident abroad, see:
https://www.spid.gov.it/cos-e-spid/come-attivare-spid/spid-per-i-cittadini-italiani-allestero/