Italy Passport Photo Online
Create a compliant 35x45mm Italian passport photo. Our AI verifies all Ministero degli Affari Esteri requirements including ICAO biometric standards for Italian passport applications.
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Italy Passport Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo Size | 35x45mm / 3.5x4.5cm / 1.38x1.77 inches |
| Pixels | 413x531px |
| Background Color | white#FFFFFF |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Head Height | 71-80% of photo height |
| Max File Size | No limit specified |
35x45mm. White background. Face 32-36mm. ICAO compliant. No glasses.
Our tool already applies the latest official photo requirements.
About Italy Passport Photo Requirements
Italian passport photos follow ICAO biometric standards as administered by the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI). The standard 35x45mm format requires a plain white background, with the face measuring 32-36mm from chin to crown.
Italy does not allow glasses in passport photos. Expression must be neutral with the mouth closed. The photo must comply with ICAO 9303 biometric standards for facial recognition stored in the electronic chip.
Passport applications are submitted at the Questura (police headquarters) in your province or at Italian consulates abroad. The biometric data captured in the Italian passport (Passaporto elettronico) requires a photo of sufficient quality for facial recognition. Two identical prints are typically required.
Common Mistakes in Italian Passport Photos
Wearing glasses
Glasses are not allowed in Italian passport photos. Remove all eyewear including clear prescription glasses before taking your photo for Questura submission.
Non-white or patterned background
The background must be plain white with no patterns, shadows, or colour gradients. Photos taken against walls with texture or colour are routinely rejected at the Questura counter.
Photo older than 6 months
Italian passport authorities require a recent photo taken within the last 6 months. Using a photo from a previous passport application will be questioned if your appearance has changed.
Face not fully in frame
The MAECI requires that both ears are visible and no hair covers the forehead or facial features. Pull hair back and ensure the full face from hairline to chin is clearly visible.
Italy Passport Photo FAQ
Italy passport photos must be 35x45mm (413x531 pixels). Background must be white. Glasses are not allowed. Expression must be neutral with mouth closed.
Our Italian passport photo service costs $6.99 (approx. €6.40) for digital download, or $8.99 with a print template. Photo studios (fotografie) near the Questura typically charge €8-15 for a set of prints. Our service lets you prepare a MAECI-compliant photo without leaving home.
Yes! Our AI checks all MAECI and ICAO biometric requirements including the 35x45mm dimensions, white background, 32-36mm face height, and neutral expression. We guarantee acceptance at any Italian Questura or consulate, or we provide a full refund.
Your Italian passport photo is ready in seconds. Download the digital file and print it before your Questura appointment. You can also use the photo for the CIE (Carta d'Identità Elettronica) — the same biometric specifications apply to both documents.
After purchase, you receive a 35x45mm digital file meeting MAECI standards. The $8.99 package includes a print template for standard 10x15cm photo paper. Print at any farmacia with a photo kiosk, Esselunga, or local fotografia shop.