Italy
ItalyItaly passport photo size
35 × 45 mm · Plain white · Taken within the last 6 months
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| 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.
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
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If you hand in a printed photo
- 1 photo.
1 fotografia recente, frontale su sfondo bianco
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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
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Questions
- What size is a Italy passport photo?
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
- 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 white, light grey, light blue or off-white there
- Visa — size 35×45 mm here, 35×40 mm there
- Driving licence — size 35×45 mm here, 33×40 mm there
Related tools and guides
Take your Italy passport photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.