Travellers based in Italy’s Marche region will get a year-end boost after the Ancona Police Headquarters confirmed it will hold a special ‘open day’ on 23 December to clear remaining passport-application backlogs. The announcement on 18 December comes as the Questura revealed it has already issued 17,512 passports in 2025—maintaining a “virtuous” turnaround time despite the national surge in demand.
Under the initiative, extra desks will operate from 08:00 to 18:00 without prior appointment, targeting applicants with urgent business-travel needs. Local employers have welcomed the move; delays in obtaining passports have forced some SMEs to reroute engineers through larger cities, adding costs and time.
Italy’s passport system has been stretched since the post-pandemic travel rebound, with some offices reporting waits of three to four months. The Interior Ministry is piloting an online booking platform linked to SPID digital ID—a reform that will roll out nationally in 2026—but regional police commands retain discretion to run ad-hoc open days during peak periods.
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If you can’t attend the Ancona open day or need assistance securing visas for onward travel, VisaHQ’s Italy team can streamline the process. Through its portal at https://www.visahq.com/italy/, the company arranges expedited passport renewals, Schengen visas and work-permit documentation, offering door-to-door courier service and real-time status tracking for both individuals and corporate mobility managers.
Global mobility teams with staff on assignment in central Italy should notify employees of the one-day window and ensure that all documentation—including revenue stamps and payment receipts—is prepared in advance to secure same-day processing.
Officials warn that capacity is limited and priority will be given to travellers who can demonstrate imminent departures; proof of booked tickets or employer letters may be required.
Under the initiative, extra desks will operate from 08:00 to 18:00 without prior appointment, targeting applicants with urgent business-travel needs. Local employers have welcomed the move; delays in obtaining passports have forced some SMEs to reroute engineers through larger cities, adding costs and time.
Italy’s passport system has been stretched since the post-pandemic travel rebound, with some offices reporting waits of three to four months. The Interior Ministry is piloting an online booking platform linked to SPID digital ID—a reform that will roll out nationally in 2026—but regional police commands retain discretion to run ad-hoc open days during peak periods.
If you can’t attend the Ancona open day or need assistance securing visas for onward travel, VisaHQ’s Italy team can streamline the process. Through its portal at https://www.visahq.com/italy/, the company arranges expedited passport renewals, Schengen visas and work-permit documentation, offering door-to-door courier service and real-time status tracking for both individuals and corporate mobility managers.
Global mobility teams with staff on assignment in central Italy should notify employees of the one-day window and ensure that all documentation—including revenue stamps and payment receipts—is prepared in advance to secure same-day processing.
Officials warn that capacity is limited and priority will be given to travellers who can demonstrate imminent departures; proof of booked tickets or employer letters may be required.
