Italian Passport Photo Maker
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🇮🇹 Italy Specifications
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Italy Passport Photo Requirements
📏 Size & Dimensions
- Size: 35x40 mm
- Head Height: 30-36 mm
- Eye Line: 30-40 mm from bottom
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- Color: Natural skin tones
- Photo must be: Sharp, clear, and well-defined
- No: Red-eye, shadows, or reflections
🎨 Background & Lighting
- Background: White or Light Gray
- Uniform, plain background with no patterns
- Even lighting, no shadows on face or background
- No flash reflections on face
- Good contrast between face and background
- No colored or gradient backgrounds
👤 Face & Expression
- Eyes open and clearly visible
- Neutral expression (mouth closed, no smiling)
- Looking directly at the camera
- Face centered and square to camera
- No hair covering eyes or face
- No head coverings (except for religious/medical reasons)
- No glasses (remove if possible)
Frequently Asked Questions - Italy
Italian passport photos require 35x40 mm (35mm wide x 40mm high) with a white or light gray background. The head must measure 30-36 mm from chin to crown, and eyes must be positioned 30-40 mm from bottom from the bottom of the photo.
No, a neutral expression with mouth closed is required. No smiling, frowning, or raised eyebrows. Your mouth must be closed and teeth should not be visible. This ensures proper facial recognition.
Glasses are generally not permitted in Italian passport photos. If you must wear them for medical reasons, you'll need a medical certificate. Ensure no glare, frames don't cover eyes, and eyes are clearly visible. Tinted glasses or sunglasses are strictly prohibited.
Religious or medical head coverings are permitted but must not obscure the face. The face must be fully visible from chin to forehead and both edges of the face must be visible. A clear view of the hairline may be required. Documentation may be needed for religious headwear.
Passport photos must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance. Photos older than 6 months will not be accepted.
Yes, with special considerations: infant's eyes must be open, head supported (no hands visible), and they must be looking at the camera. For babies under 6 months, they can be lying on a white sheet. The same size requirements (35x40mm) apply. No pacifiers or toys in the photo.
Italian electronic ID card (CIE) photos follow the same size (35x40mm) and basic requirements as passport photos. However, ID card photos may have stricter guidelines regarding facial expression and background. Our tool creates photos suitable for both Italian passport and national ID card applications.
Yes! Our passport photo maker is completely free. No credit card required, no watermarks, and no hidden fees. We help millions of users create compliant photos worldwide, including thousands of Italian citizens every month.
Italian visa photos follow the same ICAO standards as passport photos: 35x40mm, white background, neutral expression, and head height of 30-36mm. Our tool creates photos that meet both Schengen visa and Italian passport requirements.