Italy passport photo size

Requirements

Photo size	35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in) This size follows the Polizia di Stato guidance for applications in Italy. If you apply at a consulate abroad, check that office’s current photo size first.
Head height	70–80% of the photo height
Background	Plain 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: Polizia di Stato. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the passport photo is submitted

Submission

• In-person application: bring a printed photo.
  Documentazione da presentare allo sportello poliziadistato.it

If you hand in a printed photo

• 1 photo.
  1 fotografia recente, frontale su sfondo bianco poliziadistato.it

Rules the authority states for this photo

• The photo must meet the ICAO standard.
  conforme alle norme ICAO poliziadistato.it
• Colour photo.
  deve essere a colori poliziadistato.it

Questions

What size is a Italy passport photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). This size follows the Polizia di Stato guidance for applications in Italy. If you apply at a consulate abroad, check that office’s current photo size first.

Can I take a Italy passport 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

• ID card — background plain white here, plain; preferably light blue, beige, light brown, light grey or white there
• Visa — size 35×45 mm here, 35×40 mm there
• Driving licence — size 35×45 mm here, 33×40 mm there

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