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Italy ID card photo size

35 × 45 mm · Plain white, light grey, light blue or off-white · Taken within the last 6 months

Requirements

Photo size35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height70–80% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white, light grey, light blue or off-white
How recentTaken within the last 6 months
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: Ministero dell. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the ID card photo is submitted

Submission

Rules the authority states for this photo

Questions

What size is a Italy ID card photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
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 white, light grey, light blue or off-white here, plain white there
  • Visa — size 35×45 mm here, 35×40 mm there; background plain white, light grey, light blue or off-white here, plain white there
  • Driving licence — size 35×45 mm here, 33×40 mm there

Take your Italy ID card photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.