Italy Visa Photo Maker
Prepare a Italy visa photo at 35×45mm with the selected background. Confirm the current authority instructions before submitting.
Set up for: Italy Schengen Visa, National (D) Visa. These figures come from a published guide rather than the issuing authority — confirm them on your application before you submit.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
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What the Italy application actually asks for
- The figures here come from the outsourced visa application centre operator rather than an Italian government host, which is why this record is not marked government-confirmed. Italy is a Schengen state, so the binding rule is the EU Visa Code and the ICAO framing it points to, and the centre's sheet is a restatement of that rather than a separate Italian standard.
- That sheet gives 30x40mm or 35x45mm and this tool uses 35x45mm, which is the size accepted across Schengen. Face 70-80% of the frame, white background, no borders or frames, taken within the last six months.
- Because a private operator publishes the figures, re-confirm against the consulate handling your application before printing — particularly if your appointment is not booked through that centre.
- If you are applying for a Schengen visa through Italy but travelling to several member states, the same photograph serves the whole application — the visa is issued by the state you spend most time in, not by each one separately.
- The sheet allows 30 x 40 mm as well as 35 x 45 mm, and this tool uses 35 x 45 mm because it is the size accepted across Schengen. If a centre asks specifically for 30 x 40 mm, re-crop rather than trimming the larger print.
Before you upload — Italy photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glare or tint on glasses
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For Italy, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
Italy visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #FFFFFF
- Digital size
- ~413×531px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- not permitted unless medically required
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
Per the Italy Visa Management Service, the outsourced visa application centre operator — NOT an Italian government host: colour photo, 30x40mm or 35x45mm (we use 35x45mm), face 70-80% of the frame, on a WHITE background with no frames, taken within the last 6 months. Italy is a Schengen state, so the binding rule is the EU Visa Code; re-confirm against the consulate handling your application.
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Report outdated informationMeeting the Italy upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a visa photo for Italy?
A visa photo for Italy is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for Italy need?
Plain white background, colour photo, no frames. The tool applies the recorded default; compare it with the linked current instructions before submitting.
What is the head size in a visa photo for Italy?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for Italy?
Glasses: not permitted unless medically required. Expression: neutral only (biometric).
What file size does the Italy online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the Italy visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.