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Italy Schengen Visa Photo Requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 413×531 px |
| Background | Plain light grey |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Open and clearly visible |
Full Requirements Checklist
- ✓Size: 35×45 mm
- ✓Plain light grey background
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓No glasses
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Italy Schengen visa photo?
Italian Schengen visa photos are 35×45mm with a plain light grey background, per ICAO 9303 biometric spec. Italian consulates worldwide use the same size — applicants from India, Nigeria, Vietnam, or any other country submit the identical format.
Can I apply for an Italian Schengen visa with a photo I took at home?
Yes. Italian consulates accept self-taken photos as long as they meet the 35×45mm format, light grey background, and biometric requirements (neutral expression, both eyes visible, no glasses, head centered). Our tool enforces all of these automatically.
Is the Italian Schengen visa photo different from the Italian passport photo?
Yes. Italian Schengen visa requires a plain light grey background; Italian passport (for Italian citizens) uses plain white. Both are 35×45mm. Pick the right document type when generating your photo.
Will my photo be rejected if I wear glasses?
Yes. Italian consulates do not accept glasses in visa photos. Remove them before taking the photo.
How many copies of the photo should I bring to the Italian consulate?
Italian consulates typically request 2 photos for a Schengen visa application. Our print-ready PDF lays out 6 photos on A4 — bring printed copies plus a digital JPG for online portals like ItaliaVisa.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device. For biometric data like a visa photo, this matters.
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About the Author
Elena Dev, Founder of IDPhotoSnap
Elena Dev is the sole operator of IDPhotoSnap. Her work involves auditing the official photo specifications of 100+ countries against issuing-authority sources (embassies, government portals, ICAO 9303) and translating those rules into a browser-only tool that runs entirely on the user's device. The full 276-format specification dataset is published as MIT open data on GitHub. Source verification methodology and corrections policy are documented on the editorial standards page. Every article is written and reviewed by Elena Dev. Corrections: elena@idphotosnap.com.
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