Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) Photo in the UK

35 × 45 mm · white background · Polizia di Stato (Questura, Ufficio Immigrazione)

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Polizia di Stato (Questura, Ufficio Immigrazione) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The Polizia di Stato (Questura, Ufficio Immigrazione) asks for an Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) photo of 35 by 45 mm. Fingerprints are taken at the Questura appointment. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. 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. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Head height from chin to crown is 31.5 to 36.0 mm. From a phone picture we produce the Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) photo at this size and verify the framing against the Polizia di Stato rules.

Photo requirements

Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Background	white
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
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Bring 4 passport photos of the applicant (plus 4 of each child under 14 to be included) to the Questura appointment; Fingerprints are taken at the Questura appointment

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 Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) photos

What size is an Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) photo?

Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) 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 Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) 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 Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) photo?

Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible with no glare or tinted lenses.

Can I smile in an Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) 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

Can I take an Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) 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 (Questura, Ufficio Immigrazione). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does an Italian Residence Permit (permesso di soggiorno) 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 (Questura, Ufficio Immigrazione)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Polizia di Stato (Questura, Ufficio Immigrazione) (questure.poliziadistato.it).