Italy Passport Photo
Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-04-14
Photo Specifications
Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
600
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
500 KB
Head Height
70-80%
Photography Guidelines
- 1 Taken within the last 6 months
- 2 Plain white or light grey background
- 3 Neutral facial expression with mouth closed
- 4 Front-facing with eyes looking directly at camera
- 5 No glasses with tinted lenses; clear glasses allowed if no glare
- 6 No head coverings unless for religious reasons
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Colored or patterned background
Background must be plain white or light grey with no patterns
Red eye or flash reflection
No red eyes, shadows, or flash reflections allowed in the photo
Face not properly centered
Face must occupy 70-80% of the photo height, from forehead to chin
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