**Yes—an American in Italy can potentially obtain a limited-validity emergency U.S. passport for urgent travel.** However, issuance is at the consulate’s discretion; an upcoming business trip does not automatically qualify. Emergency passports issued abroad are valid for one year or less. [U.S. State Department guidance](https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/renew-replace/limited-validity-passport.html)

**Contact American Citizen Services now**, explain that your passport has expired, and give your departure date and Italy–England–Italy itinerary. Ask whether they can issue a regular passport before departure or arrange an emergency passport appointment. The U.S. Embassy in Rome can be reached at **+39 06 4674 1** or **uscitizensrome@state.gov**; it can direct you to the appropriate consulate. [Official contact details](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/Judicial-Assistance-Country-Information/Italy.html)

Have your expired passport, identification, a U.S.-format passport photo, and evidence of the urgent business travel ready, then follow the consulate’s application and payment instructions. If you have already submitted a renewal, tell them.

There are two additional points to resolve:

- **Your Italian ID:** “Non valida per l’espatrio” means the *card* is not valid for foreign travel. It does not itself mean you are forbidden to leave Italy with a valid passport. Italian ID cards can serve as travel documents only when valid for that purpose. [Italian Interior Ministry](https://www.cartaidentita.interno.gov.it/info-utili/viaggiare/)
- **The complete round trip:** Before accepting an emergency passport, confirm that its particular validity and endorsements allow entry into the UK and return to Italy. Carry your valid Italian residence permit, and check acceptance with your airline. Some destinations do not accept limited-validity passports. [State Department guidance](https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/renew-replace/limited-validity-passport.html)

Under current UK rules, U.S. visitors generally also need an **ETA linked to the passport they will use**. Meetings and conferences are permitted visitor activities, but other work may require a visa. [UK ETA rules](https://www.gov.uk/eta), [business visitor rules](https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/visit-on-business)