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Requirements

Photo size35 × 40 mm  (1.38 × 1.57 in)
Head heightThe authority does not publish a head-height figure.
BackgroundPlain 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.

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

How the visa photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

Rules the authority states for this photo

Questions

What size is a Italy visa photo?
35 × 40 mm (1.38 × 1.57 in).
Can I take a Italy visa photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 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 35×40 mm here, 35×45 mm there; background plain white here, plain white, light grey, light blue or off-white there
  • Passport — size 35×40 mm here, 35×45 mm there
  • Driving licence — size 35×40 mm here, 33×40 mm there

Take your Italy visa photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.