AIRE • FAST IT • UK Consulates
AIRE from the UK(2025): registration, updates & issues
One clear guide to understand if you need AIRE, how to register from the UK, update address/family via FAST IT, and what to do when the system blocks you.
If you’d like, we can review your AIRE/FAST IT situation, suggest the right order of steps, and flag issues before they block your passport or CIE.
Private, independent support. We are not a consulate.
Built for people actually in the UK
House shares, short lets, UK employers: real scenarios, not abstract rules.
Aligned with official sources
Based on the Italian MFA, FAST IT and consular pages, with direct links.
Designed for what comes after
The goal isn’t just “tick AIRE”, but unlocking passports, CIE, transcriptions and family paperwork.
TL;DR — three typical AIRE flows from the UK
1) Just arrived in the UK Have you moved your residence to the UK and live here “stably”? You generally need to register with AIRE using FAST IT.
2) Already in AIRE but life changed Changed home, partner, children or country within the jurisdiction? You should update address, marital status and dependants.
3) UK records to be transcribed in Italy Births, marriages or divorces that happened in the UK should be transcribed in Italian records via the consulate.
Want the AIRE/FAST IT checklist (PDF) with core documents and the right order of steps?
Key takeaway
AIRE is not an extra tax
It’s a population registry, not a tax. It doesn’t by itself decide where you pay tax (treaties and tax rules do).
Key takeaway
Most problems come from mismatched addresses
If your AIRE address, UK tenancy and bookings don’t match, consulates often ask questions or pause your applications.
Key takeaway
Fixing AIRE unlocks passports, CIE and kids’ documents
Many “passport issues” are really “AIRE issues”. Cleaning this up avoids years of frustration.
Do I actually need to register with AIRE?
This isn’t legal or tax advice: it summarises typical AIRE scenarios for Italians abroad.
| Situation | AIRE tendency | What to do in practice |
|---|---|---|
| You moved your main residence to the UK | Generally YES: AIRE registration once you’re no longer resident in Italy. | Check your Italian town hall’s guidance and consider registering within the suggested timeframe. |
| You visit the UK but your official residence is still in Italy | Generally NO: if you remain officially resident in Italy, AIRE may not apply. | Always confirm with your comune / a tax advisor if in doubt. |
| You’ve lived in the UK for years, never registered | Likely YES: consular services will often ask you to regularise AIRE first. | Consider regularising AIRE; collect UK documents proving residence over time. |
Unsure about tax, INPS or healthcare? This guide is not legal/tax advice: always check with professionals or official sources.
Three AIRE flows from the UK
You may not need all three: pick the flow that matches you best.
Flow 1
New AIRE registration
For those moving their main residence from Italy to the UK.
- Actual move from Italy to the UK
- Habitual residence in the UK, not just a short stay
- Needed for standard consular services later on
Flow 2
Updating what’s no longer true
For people already in AIRE but with changes to address, family or country.
- New UK address or new country within the same consular area
- Marriage/divorce/separation
- Birth of children to add to your household record
Flow 3
Transcribing UK life events
For UK certificates that must be recognised in Italy.
- Birth, marriage, civil partnership, divorce in the UK
- Full UK certificates + apostille
- Translations where required by the consulate
New AIRE registration via FAST IT — 6 steps
Jump to common issues ↓- Create or log into your FAST IT account. Make sure personal data matches your passport/CIE.
- Fill in the AIRE registration form. Enter full UK address, family details and contact info.
- Upload the requested documents. Usually: passport or CIE, UK proof of residence, and family certificates where needed.
- Check file quality. Readable PDFs, clear photos; respect portal file-size limits.
- Submit and save the summary. Download a copy of your submitted application for future reference.
- Wait for consulate and town hall checks. Timelines vary; watch FAST IT and respond to any extra document requests.
Always read your consulate’s and town hall’s instructions carefully: they may ask for slightly different documents.
Prefer a printable checklist with core documents and steps?
Download AIRE checklistCommon FAST IT issues (and what you can do)
| Message / symptom | Likely cause | Practical move |
|---|---|---|
| Form error / red fields | Data inconsistent with records or required fields missing. | Double-check dates, names, places of birth; complete all mandatory fields. |
| Upload rejected / file too large | PDFs too heavy, unsupported formats, blurry photos. | Compress PDFs, scan in black & white, use accepted formats (e.g. PDF, JPG). |
| Application stuck for months | Heavy workload or unclear documents under review. | Check FAST IT status, monitor spam folder, consider a polite follow-up to the consulate. |
| Application refused due to address | Proof of residence not convincing or address inconsistent with other systems. | Gather stronger proofs (council tax, tenancy, payslips) and align all your addresses. |
If FAST IT keeps rejecting the same document, the issue is usually the type of proof you’re uploading, not just the portal.
AIRE edge cases we see a lot
| Scenario | Typical risk | Sensible strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Room rental / house share without bills in your name | Weak proof of residence; consulate may not accept a single landlord letter. | Combine multiple proofs: payslips, bank statement, employer letter, even partial tenancy documents. |
| Mixed couple (Italian + non-Italian partner) with children | Confusion over who appears in AIRE and children’s surnames. | Check how the children are registered in Italy and the UK; handle transcriptions before passports/CIE. |
| Frequently back in Italy but working full-time in the UK | Fear of “losing” Italian services or making tax mistakes. | Separate AIRE from tax: talk to a professional before making decisions driven by fear. |
| Moved between several countries abroad | Fragmented records, partial registrations, misaligned consulate. | List countries and dates; regularise one step at a time with documents for each period. |
AIRE & FAST IT support with Resinaro
For people who want to get to passport/CIE with records already in order and fewer surprises.
What we can do together
- Full review of your AIRE/FAST IT situation and available UK documents
- Guidance on the order of steps (AIRE, transcriptions, passport, CIE)
- Practical suggestions on which proof of residence to use
- Help reading and understanding consulate requests for extra documents
- Reminders and a shared mini-roadmap so nothing gets lost
What always stays with you
- Uploading genuine, truthful documents
- Signing the declarations required by authorities
- Following the latest official instructions
- Choosing, if needed, professional advice for tax/legal questions
Have a messy AIRE history and just want to know where to restart?
Resinaro is a private support service: it does not replace consulates, town halls or tax/legal professionals.
AIRE FAQ from the UK
Does AIRE mean I lose my doctor or services in Italy?
If I join AIRE, where do I pay tax?
How long does AIRE registration take?
Can I get a passport while AIRE is still pending?
Related guides
- Italian passport in the UK (2025): documents & preparation
- Italian Electronic ID Card (CIE) in the UK (2025)
- Proof of UK address without bills (2025)
- Prenot@Mi & Italian consular appointments in the UK (2025)
Note: this guide is informational. Always refer to consulates, town halls and professionals for legal or tax decisions.
Printable AIRE & FAST IT checklist
A one-page checklist to keep with your documents, covering registration, updates and transcriptions.