Italy Passport Photo Maker
An Italian passport photo (fototessera) must be exactly 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background. Italy is unusual within the EU in requiring pure white rather than the light grey many neighbors use, following ICAO Document 9303 to the letter.
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Official fototessera requirements
Italian passport applications are handled by the Questura (State Police) and, for citizens abroad, by consulates. The required photo is a 35 × 45 mm fototessera with the head measuring roughly 31.5 to 36 mm from chin to crown, filling about 70-80% of the frame with at least 4 mm of clearance above the head.
The background must be white and evenly lit with no shadows. The subject faces the camera squarely with a neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes clearly visible. Glasses are tolerated only if the frames do not cover the eyes and there is no glare or reflection; tinted lenses are not allowed. The photo must be recent, taken within the last six months.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (fototessera) |
| Digital size (300 DPI) | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Plain white, evenly lit |
| Head height | 31.5-36 mm from chin to crown |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Allowed only if eyes are clear, no glare |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
Getting the digital size right
Some Italian consulates and the Carta d'Identità Elettronica flow accept a digital fototessera, while the Questura passport appointment usually wants printed prints. For a crisp 35 × 45 mm print, export at 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI.
Our maker crops to Italy's exact ratio and checks head height before you download. Everything happens locally in your browser and no photo ever leaves your device, which matters when the image is destined for a biometric document.
How to use Italy Passport Photo
- 1Drop a well-lit, front-facing photo into the box above (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- 2The official Italy size (35 × 45 mm → 413 × 531px at 300 DPI) is pre-loaded — your photo is scaled and center-cropped, never stretched.
- 3Check the result against the official requirements table below, then download.
Frequently asked questions
Does Italy require a white or grey background?
White. Italy follows the ICAO pure-white default, which sets it apart from EU countries like France and Germany that ask for light grey. A grey Italian fototessera can be refused.
Can I wear glasses in an Italian passport photo?
Only if the frames do not obscure your eyes and there is no glare on the lenses. Tinted or reflective glasses are not accepted. When in doubt, remove them.
How many photos do I need for an Italian passport?
You typically bring two identical printed fototessere to your Questura or consulate appointment. Confirm the exact number on your appointment confirmation, as some offices capture the image on-site.