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.
Source: official website www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it
Perfectly sized to 35x45 mm
Clean, professional look in one click
We fix shadows and poor quality
For consulate appointments and online use
We follow Schengen & Italian photo rules exactly
Follow these simple steps to create a compliant visa photo using our platform:
Select the Document Type
Choose "Italy Visa – 35x45 mm" from our list of supported formats.
Capture the Photo
Use a phone or high-quality camera. Stand 1.5–2 meters away, face forward, and use soft lighting.
Upload Your Photo
Send the image to our platform — we’ll check background, size, and clarity.
Optimize and Edit
We’ll automatically crop and format your photo to the correct size and proportions.
Download and Submit
Get your ready-to-use file for printing or digital upload to the Italian visa portal.
Technical Specifications
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
Neutral – no smile, no frown
Open and clearly visible
Centered, straight, not tilted
Not allowed
Only for religious reasons – must not obscure the face
No white or light tops – contrast with background required. No hats, jewelry, or headphones
Even, without shadows on the face or background
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.
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
Changes any picture to the precise 35x45 mm size
Adjusts pixel resolution and file size for diplomatic systems
Added in seconds plain white/gray background
Improves image quality and placement
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