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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Italy Visa (Schengen) spec
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 32–36 mm (chin to crown — ICAO standard, face 70–80% of the photo) |
| Background | White, plain and uniform (some consulates: simple light colour) |
| Digital upload | Printed photo attached to the visa application form — no digital-only route as of 2026. Scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted. |
Source: Consolato Generale d'Italia a Los Angeles — Schengen visa requirements (conslosangeles.esteri.it) · verified 2026-10-09
Italy Visa (Schengen) photo — requirements & how to
Italian Schengen visa (type C) applications need a printed 35×45 mm photo on a white background — the ICAO standard, taken within the last 6 months. Attach it to the application form; scanned or photocopied photos are rejected. Some consulates list slight variations (35×40 mm, or one vs two photos), so check the checklist of the consulate handling your file.
Key rules for Visa
- 35 × 45 mm on a white background — the ICAO standard (a few consulates still list 35×40 mm; check yours)
- Recent (not older than 6 months), colour, full face, front view
- Number of photos varies by consulate (1–2) — check the checklist of the consulate handling your file
- Scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted
- Glasses without reflections and clear lenses only; head covering only for religious reasons
How to make your Visa photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size photo does an Italy Schengen visa need?
35 × 45 mm, colour, white background, full face and front view — taken within the last 6 months. A few consulates still list 35×40 mm, so check yours.
Can I submit a scanned photo for an Italy visa?
No — scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted. Submit a printed photo with your application.
How many photos do I need?
It varies by consulate — some ask for one, others for two. Check the checklist of the consulate handling your application.