Italy Visa Photo – 35x45 mm Made Easy with PhotoGov

Planning a trip to Italy? Before you explore Rome or Venice, you’ll need a visa — and that starts with the perfect 35x45 mm visa photo. Italian consulates follow strict Schengen guidelines, and a small mistake can result in rejection. With PhotoGov, you can take your visa photo at home using your phone. Upload a selfie, and we’ll crop, format, enhance, and prepare a 100% embassy-compliant photo — ready to print or upload.

IT visa photo
45mm 35mm 34.5mm 3mm

Source: official website ambwashingtondc.esteri.it

Get photo for: Italy Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

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What Our Visa Photo Service Has to Offer

Auto Crop & Resize

Perfectly sized to 35x45 mm

White Background Removal

Clean, professional look in one click

Lighting & Sharpness Adjustment

We fix shadows and poor quality

Digital + Print-Ready Files

For consulate appointments and online use

Compliance Guarantee

We follow Schengen & Italian photo rules exactly

Steps to Create Your Italy Visa Photo

Follow these simple steps to create a compliant visa photo using our platform:

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  1. Select the Document Type Choose "Italy Visa – 35x45 mm" from our list of supported formats.
  2. Capture the Photo Use a phone or high-quality camera. Stand 1.5–2 meters away, face forward, and use soft lighting.
  3. Upload Your Photo Send the image to our platform — we’ll check background, size, and clarity.
  4. Optimize and Edit We’ll automatically crop and format your photo to the correct size and proportions.
  5. Download and Submit Get your ready-to-use file for printing or digital upload to the Italian visa portal.

Italy Visa Photo Requirements

Technical Specifications

The table below shows the official basic and main technical requirements:

45mm
35mm
34.5mm
3mm
Layout, size and scale by indentation for the IT visa
  • Width 35 mm
  • Height 45 mm
  • Resolution Minimum 600 dpi
  • Head height (up to top of the hair) 32–36 mm (70–80% of the image height)
  • Top of photo to top of hair 3–5 mm
  • File format JPEG or PNG
  • File size Up to 1 MB (for digital use)
  • Background color Plain white or light gray – no shadows or patterns
  • Printable Yes – required for consulate submissions
  • Suitable for online submission Yes – accepted by Italy visa appointment systems and Schengen platforms

*Data from government agencies

Appearance Requirements

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Expression

Neutral – no smile, no frown

Eyes

Open and clearly visible

Head position

Centered, straight, not tilted

Glasses

Not allowed

Head coverings

Only for religious reasons – must not obscure the face

Clothing, Accessories

No white or light tops – contrast with background required. No hats, jewelry, or headphones

Lighting

Even, without shadows on the face or background

How to Take a Visa Photo at Home

  • Lighting: Use natural daylight near a window or soft indoor lights. Avoid direct sun or shadows.
  • Background: Stand against a plain white or light wall. Our system will fix minor imperfections.
  • Framing: Keep the camera at eye level. Your face should take up about 70% of the photo.
  • Posture: Sit or stand straight, look directly at the camera, relax your face.

        Once done — upload the photo to PhotoGov and let us handle the technical side.

  • Common Errors to Avoid

  • Sending a passport-size photo rather than 35x45 mm
  • Wearing white clothes that merge into the background
  • Grinning or head tilting
  • Bad focus, shadows, or glasses
        Ignoring either tight or too loose cropping around your face
            PhotoGov automatically checks and fixes all these problems
  • Tools based on artificial intelligence

    Why Select PhotoGov Features

    Crop

    Changes any picture to the precise 35x45 mm size

    Resize

    Adjusts pixel resolution and file size for diplomatic systems

    Background removal

    Added in seconds plain white/gray background

    Auto-adjustment

    Improves image quality and placement

    FAQ

    • 35mm x 45mm.
    • PhotoGov makes your selfie a compatible visa photo.
    • Most Italian visa applications do indeed call for a printed photo. We offer files suitable for print.
    • No. For visa photos, take off spectacles.
    • Not at all. One must have a neutral expression.
    • PhotoGov lets you re-edit and reprocess for free and indefinitely.

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