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.

Auto-crop the photo to fit the Italy visa size (free online tool)
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Source: official website www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it

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

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3. Upload your photo:

Picture in .jpg, .png, .heic or .gif format

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Instructions:

Take a photo or selfie with your phone
in good quality in good light

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Online service for processing photos from your phone for official government documents using artificial intelligence

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:

  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

45mm
35mm
34.5mm
3mm

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

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

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

For an Italy visa, what is the needed photo size?

35mm x 45mm.

May I use a selfie for my visa photo?

PhotoGov makes your selfie a compatible visa photo.

Must I print?

Most Italian visa applications do indeed call for a printed photo. We offer files suitable for print.

May I wear glasses?

No. For visa photos, take off spectacles.

May I grin in the picture?

Not at all. One must have a neutral expression.

What occurs should my photo be turned down?

PhotoGov lets you re-edit and reprocess for free and indefinitely.

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