Applying for your CNI Rome Embassy by post

If you cannot return to the UK or attend the British Embassy in Rome in person, in some situations you may be able to apply for your Certificate of No Impediment by post.

This guide is for couples who:

• Cannot travel back to the UK to follow the standard CNI process, and
• Cannot attend an in‑person appointment at the British Embassy in Rome.

You will:

• Check whether the postal CNI option is available for your situation.
• See which documents must be certified by a notary in Italy, and what residency is required if you do not already live there (3 full days from the day after arrival).
• Follow the process to download, complete and submit the affirmation and notice of marriage forms (with annotated examples and blank templates).
• Learn how to apply online, upload scans, and then post your documents to the Embassy so your application is not delayed.
• Understand the timeline: 7‑day posting of the notice of marriage, then CNI delivery to your chosen address in Italy (accommodation, planner, family).

What you get:

• 13 page step‑by‑step postal CNI guide.
• Downloadable affirmation and notice of marriage forms with guidance plus blank templates.
• Clear checklist for notary certification and postage to the Embassy.

This guide is designed for couples who need a practical workaround to still secure their CNI when travel or work commitments make in‑person appointments difficult.