Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · white background · Ministero dell'Interno (Comune registry office)

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

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Rules last checked against Ministero dell'Interno (Comune registry office) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photos are printed at 35 by 45 mm, the size the Ministero dell'Interno (Comune registry office) works with. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Online, the application takes an upload as a JPEG, no larger than 500 KB. Uniform background, preferably light blue, beige, light brown, light grey or white. Behind you: plain light blue or beige or light brown, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 31.5 to 36.0 mm on the print. Send us any clear picture and you get a Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.

Photo requirements

Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Digital file	JPEG, up to 488 KB
Background	white, also accepted: light blue, beige, light brown, light grey
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (31.5–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No tinted lenses; lenses transparent and eyes clearly visible.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. Only for religious, cultural or medical reasons; the face must remain clearly visible.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Width 35 mm, minimum height 45 mm; whole face visible, no rotation; Eyes between 23 mm and 31 mm from the bottom edge; face 70-80% of the photo height; Uniform background, preferably light blue, beige, light brown, light grey or white; Printed photos on high-quality paper (digitised at the office); taken no more than six months before; Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

How it works

1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photos

What size is an Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo?

Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (31.5–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does an Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo need?

A plain white background (light blue, beige, light brown, light grey is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in an Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses; lenses transparent and eyes clearly visible.

Can I smile in an Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. Only for religious, cultural or medical reasons; the face must remain clearly visible.

Can I take an Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Ministero dell'Interno (Comune registry office). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does an Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) photo cost in Ireland?

€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Ministero dell'Interno (Comune registry office)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Ministero dell'Interno (Comune registry office) (cartaidentita.interno.gov.it).