Italy
ItalyItaly ID card photo size
35 × 45 mm · Plain; preferably light blue, beige, light brown, light grey or white · Taken within the last 6 months
Requirements
| Photo size | Official requirement: width 35 mm, height at least 45 mm. PhotoSpec makes the photo 35 × 45 mm. |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of the photo height |
| Background | Plain; preferably light blue, beige, light brown, light grey or white |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
- Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Last checked: Sep 23, 2026 · Source: Ministero dell’Interno. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
Checklist & printable sheet for this document
Check the photo requirements, and print or share a sheet with the official source and a QR code.
Taking this photo yourself? The PhotoSpec app crops it to this size and checks it before you save.
Get PhotoSpecHow the ID card photo is submitted
Submission
- In-person application: bring a printed photo.
go to the municipal office with a passport photo, in paper
cartaidentita.interno.gov.it - Online application: upload a digital photo.
passport photo in digital format by uploading it on the website
cartaidentita.interno.gov.it
Rules the authority states for this photo
- Colour photo.
deve essere a colori
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Questions
- What size is a Italy ID card photo?
- Official requirement: width 35 mm, height at least 45 mm. PhotoSpec makes the photo 35 × 45 mm.
- Can I take a Italy ID card photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 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
- Passport — background plain; preferably light blue, beige, light brown, light grey or white here, plain white there
- Visa — size 35×45 mm here, 35×40 mm there; background plain; preferably light blue, beige, light brown, light grey or white here, plain white there
- Driving licence — size 35×45 mm here, 33×40 mm there
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