Italy Visa Photo (35×40 mm — New Standard) Requirements and Size Guide
Everything you need to know about the 35×40mm Italy visa photo format, including exact dimensions, ICAO biometric standards, and which Italian consulates accept this format.
Italy Visa Photo Specifications (35×40mm)
Requirement
Specification
Country
Italy (Italia)
Document Type
Visa / Schengen Visa
Photo Size
35 × 40 mm (3.5 × 4.0 cm)
Resolution (DPI)
600
Digital Photo Size
827 × 945 pixels (at 600 DPI)
Head Size
28–32 mm from chin to top of head (70–80% of photo)
Top Margin
Approximately 2.5 mm
Background Color
Plain white
Color
Color only
Number of Photos Required
2 identical photos
Recency
Taken within the last 6 months
Size Diagram
Key measurements: 35×40 mm (3.5×4.0 cm). Head occupies 70–80% (~28–32 mm). Top margin ~2.5 mm.
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Detailed Requirements
When to use this format: The 35×40mm format is used by certain Italian consulates (Toronto and others). The standard format is 35×45mm. Check with your specific consulate.
Photo Basics
Color photo, taken within 6 months
Clear, sharp, high contrast
No filters, retouching, or selfies
No scanned/photocopied photos
Pose & Expression
Full front view, neutral expression, mouth closed
Both eyes open and visible
Both earlobes visible
Background
Plain white, uniform, no shadows
Glasses
Strongly recommended to remove. Sunglasses always prohibited.
Head Coverings & Clothing
Head coverings only for religious reasons; full face must be visible
Dark-colored clothing recommended for contrast; no uniforms
