Italian Passport Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · Polizia di Stato; abroad the Italian Embassy (Dublin for Ireland)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Polizia di Stato; abroad the Italian Embassy (Dublin for Ireland) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
An Italian Passport photo for the Polizia di Stato; abroad the Italian Embassy (Dublin for Ireland) is 35 by 45 mm when printed. One recent colour passport photograph, white background, ICAO 9303 / ISO 19794-5, 45 x 35 mm (adults and minors). Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. Our service frames the Italian Passport photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | One recent colour passport photograph, white background, ICAO 9303 / ISO 19794-5, 45 x 35 mm (adults and minors); Look straight at the camera, head not tilted; plain, evenly lit, no shadows |
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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 Passport photos
What size is an Italian Passport photo?
Italian Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does an Italian Passport photo need?
A plain white background, 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 Passport photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in an Italian Passport 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. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take an Italian Passport 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 Polizia di Stato; abroad the Italian Embassy (Dublin for Ireland). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does an Italian Passport photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
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: Polizia di Stato; abroad the Italian Embassy (Dublin for Ireland)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Polizia di Stato; abroad the Italian Embassy (Dublin for Ireland) (ambdublino.esteri.it).
Rules last checked against Polizia di Stato; abroad the Italian Embassy (Dublin for Ireland) on 12 October 2026.
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