Common size
35 × 45 mm
Published by Los Angeles and Nairobi
Reviewed against Italian official sources on 17 July 2026
Italy visa photo requirements
35 × 45 mm is common, but your filing location controls the final size
Italian missions commonly request a recent colour photo on a white background. The exact size and number of copies vary by consulate, visa centre, and visa category, so confirm the checklist for the place receiving your application before printing.
Framing illustration only. Your filing-location checklist controls.
Do not assume one Italy size applies everywhere. Current published examples include 35 × 45 mm, 35 × 40 mm, and 2 × 2 inches. Photo quantity also varies between one and two in the reviewed location-specific instructions.
Quick answer
The common format and the details that can change
Recency
Within 6 months
Explicit in current Algiers and Nairobi lists
Pose
Full face, front view
Colour image with the face unobstructed
Background
Usually white
Use your local checklist wording
Filing-location differences
Why Italy visa photo size and quantity answers conflict
| Official or authorised source | Published instruction | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Italy Consulate Los Angeles | One recent 35 × 45 mm colour photo; white background | Tourism applicants in that jurisdiction |
| Italy Embassy Nairobi | One 35 × 45 mm biometric photo; within six months | Current cited tourism checklist |
| Italy Embassy Algiers | 35 × 40 mm; within six months; white background | Shows that 35 × 45 mm is not universal |
| Italy Embassy Tehran | Two 35 × 40 mm unretouched photos | Local size, quantity, and alteration rule |
| Italy Consulate Detroit | One 2 × 2 inch photo in the cited tourist list | Use only for the route and location named |
Appearance checklist
Keep the submitted image original
Use a recent colour image that still reflects your current appearance.
Face the camera directly and keep your head upright and centred.
Keep the full face visible with a neutral expression and open eyes.
Use even lighting, sharp focus, and no shadows or flash reflections.
Use a clean white background when that is named by your local checklist.
Do not scan, photocopy, retouch, or digitally rebuild the submitted image.
Italy alteration note
Italy's Tehran guidance requires unretouched photos. PassPhoto can still replace the background and prepare the crop, but the result may be rejected where an unaltered original is required. Check your route before using the edited file.
Printing and submission are your responsibility
PassPhoto does not print or submit photos. Obtain the number and physical size named by your filing-location checklist, then submit them through the official Italian mission or authorised visa centre handling your application.
FAQ
Italy visa photo questions
What size is an Italy visa photo?
35 x 45 mm is the most common format in current Italian mission and authorised-centre guidance. It is not universal: Algiers and Tehran publish 35 x 40 mm, while Detroit publishes 2 x 2 inches for its tourist route. Use the checklist for the place where you apply.
How many photos are required for an Italy visa?
The number depends on the mission and visa route. Los Angeles and Nairobi ask for one in the cited tourism guidance, while Tehran asks for two. Do not use another location’s quantity as your own.
What background is required?
White is the most common wording in the official sources reviewed. Some authorised centres use white or off-white. Follow the exact colour named by your filing-location checklist.
Can PassPhoto replace an Italy visa photo background with AI?
PassPhoto can replace the background, but Italian official and authorised location-specific guidance includes explicit requirements for unretouched or unaltered images. The maker displays this note so you can decide whether the edited file is suitable for your filing route.
Does Italy require 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI?
Not as a universal national visa rule. Official location-specific checklists generally specify physical dimensions and composition instead of one national pixel, DPI, or file-size requirement. Use only a digital value published by the official route handling your application.
How recent must the photo be?
Current Algiers and Nairobi guidance says the photo must be no more than six months old. Other routes may simply say recent, so use the more specific instruction on your own checklist.
Does PassPhoto print or submit the photo?
No. PassPhoto explains the published requirements. You are responsible for obtaining any required physical prints and submitting the photo through the official consulate, embassy, portal, or authorised visa centre.
Does PassPhoto guarantee acceptance?
No. Only the Italian mission or authorised visa centre receiving the application can decide whether a photo is acceptable.