Italy driving licence photo size

Requirements

Photo size	33 × 40 mm  (1.3 × 1.57 in)
Head height	The authority does not publish a head-height figure.
Background	A light-coloured background is required. The authority does not name a specific colour.
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a plain, evenly lit wall.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the driving licence photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

• 2 photos.
  Due fotografie su fondo chiaro ilportaledellautomobilista.it
• All copies must be identical.
  recenti, nitide, identiche ilportaledellautomobilista.it

Rules the authority states for this photo

• Sharp and in focus.
  recenti, nitide, identiche ilportaledellautomobilista.it
• No hat or head covering.
  a capo scoperto ilportaledellautomobilista.it
• Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
  la copertura del capo sia imposta da motivi religiosi ilportaledellautomobilista.it
• Photos printed on thermal paper are not accepted.
  Non sono accettate fotografie stampate su carta termica ilportaledellautomobilista.it

Questions

What size is a Italy driving licence photo?

33 × 40 mm (1.3 × 1.57 in).

Can I take a Italy driving licence photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 33 × 40 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Italy documents

• ID card — size 33×40 mm here, 35×45 mm there
• Passport — size 33×40 mm here, 35×45 mm there
• Visa — size 33×40 mm here, 35×40 mm there

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