Italian passport photo: size and rules
The printed Italian passport photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Photo specification
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Photos required | 1 |
| Paper | high-quality, high-resolution photo paper |
We check sizes and positions; the issuing authority decides acceptance. Last checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before you apply.
Background and editing
The source asks for a white background. The source does not say whether the background may be edited. The safest route is a plain wall at capture. If you replace a background, check the receiving organization’s rules first.
Rules from the source
- Face covers 70 to 80 percent of the photo, chin to forehead.
- Recent photo, at most six months old, in colour.
- Even light with no flash reflections, shadows or red eyes.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera.
- One photo is needed for the application.
Expression, lighting and how recent the photo is cannot be measured from a picture, so check them yourself.
Can you make it at home?
Yes. Nothing in the printed-photo rules says who must take it. Check with the issuing office; many people use a photographer or booth.
PortraitPass frames the photo against the head and eye lines above and exports a single photo or a print sheet, with the measurements shown so you can check them yourself.
Sources
- Il rilascio del passaporto (Polizia di Stato)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Linee guida foto ICAO (Ministero degli Affari Esteri)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
Found a wrong or outdated number? Open an issue with the source link.
Common questions
What size is a Italian passport photo?
The printed photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a Italian passport photo at home?
Yes. The source accepts a photo you prepare yourself.
What background does a Italian passport photo need?
The source asks for a white background.
What are the main rules for a Italian passport photo?
Face covers 70 to 80 percent of the photo, chin to forehead. Recent photo, at most six months old, in colour. Even light with no flash reflections, shadows or red eyes.
Where do the Italian passport numbers come from?
From the issuing authority’s own pages: Il rilascio del passaporto (Polizia di Stato) and Linee guida foto ICAO (Ministero degli Affari Esteri). Last checked 28 Sep 2026.
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