26 February 2025. We inform the Italian citizens residing in Turkmenistan that it is possible to book an appointment at the Italian Embassy in Ashgabat for the collection of documents and fingerprints that will allow the electronic identity card (CIE) to be sent directly to the citizen by the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute. In this regard, it should be noted that – according to EU Regulation 1157/2019 – starting from August 3, 2026, Italian paper identity cards (CIC) will no longer be valid, as they will no longer meet the security requirements for identity and travel documents set by EU regulations.
Electronic identity card (CIE) in Turkmenistan
