{"id":21105,"date":"2025-09-18T18:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=21105"},"modified":"2025-09-18T18:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:17:13","slug":"italy-visa-photo-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy Visa Photo Size"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Are you applying for a Italy visa from India? One of the most important requirement in the visa application process is to submit correct Italy visa photo size that meets the guidelines . Your application may get rejected if the photo for\u00a0 Italy visa does not meet given Italy visa photo requirements. So, it is important to understand the Italian visa photo specification for visa application in India.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e79125ecc2d\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Italy_visa_photo_size_for_Indian\" title=\"Italy visa photo size for Indian\">Italy visa photo size for Indian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Photo_Guidelines_for_Italy_Visa_in_2024\" title=\"Photo Guidelines for Italy Visa in 2024\">Photo Guidelines for Italy Visa in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Guidelines_for_Italy_Visa_Passport_Photo\" title=\"Guidelines for Italy Visa Passport Photo\">Guidelines for Italy Visa Passport Photo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Composition_of_Visa_Photograph\" title=\"Composition of Visa Photograph\">Composition of Visa Photograph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Focus_and_Contrast_of_Photo\" title=\"Focus and Contrast of Photo\">Focus and Contrast of Photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Lighting_in_your_Passport_Size_Picture\" title=\"Lighting in your Passport Size Picture\">Lighting in your Passport Size Picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Photo_Background_Visa\" title=\"Photo Background Visa\">Photo Background Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Printing\" title=\"Printing\">Printing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Facial_Expression_and_Head_Position\" title=\"Facial Expression and Head Position\">Facial Expression and Head Position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Eye_Contact\" title=\"Eye Contact\">Eye Contact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Wearing_Glasses_for_Passport_Photo_for_Italy_visa\" title=\"Wearing Glasses for Passport Photo for Italy visa\">Wearing Glasses for Passport Photo for Italy visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Headwear_for_Italy_visa_Passport_Photo\" title=\"Headwear for Italy visa Passport Photo\">Headwear for Italy visa Passport Photo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Photo_guidelines_for_Children\" title=\"Photo guidelines for Children\">Photo guidelines for Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#Where_to_take_Italy_visa_photos\" title=\"Where to take Italy visa photos?\">Where to take Italy visa photos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/italy-visa-photo-size\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Italy_visa_photo_requirement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Italy visa photo requirement<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">When applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/visa\/italy-visa-for-indians\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/visa\/italy-visa-for-indians\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy visa<\/a>, you need to submit a photo that meets the specifications and guidelines set by the embassy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Use a plain, light-color background.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The photo should not be more than 6 months old.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The picture should be straight, showing both edges of your face clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The photo should be a close-up of your head and top of your shoulders, with your face taking up 70-80% of the photograph.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The photo should be sharply focused and clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Italy_visa_photo_size_for_Indian\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">Italy visa photo size for Indian<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">When applying for visa, it is important to submit photo that meets the required size. Make sure your Italy visa photo size should follow the following dimensions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Italy Visa Photo Size<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35 \u00d7 45 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5 \u00d7 4.5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.38 \u00d7 1.77 inches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.webp\" alt=\"passport size photo\" class=\"wp-image-21082\" style=\"width:434px;height:434px\" width=\"434\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.webp 540w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Resolution<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The image weight (size in Kbytes) should not be bigger than 120 Kbytes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The photo resolution should be 300 dpi (dots per inch) for better printing quality.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The only accepted image format is JPEG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Note:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Paste one photograph to the application form in the designated space.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If children are traveling with their parents, they need a separate photo. Glue one photo of each child to the application form of the parent they are traveling with.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Guidelines_for_Italy_Visa_in_2024\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">Photo Guidelines for Italy Visa in 2024<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Italy Visa photo must meet the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. Follow these instructions carefully. Your application will be considered incomplete if the photograph does not meet these specifications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Greece-Visa-Photo-Size.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21174\" style=\"width:427px;height:427px\" width=\"427\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Greece-Visa-Photo-Size.webp 768w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Greece-Visa-Photo-Size-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Greece-Visa-Photo-Size-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Greece-Visa-Photo-Size-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_Italy_Visa_Passport_Photo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">Guidelines for Italy Visa Passport Photo<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You need to submit two identical photos that are no more than six months old and Italy visa photo size must be 35*45mm<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Captured-recently-within-6-months.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21121\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_of_Visa_Photograph\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Composition of Visa Photograph<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The head should take 70-80% of the photo<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The background should be light-coloured, with light grey being the recommended colour<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Look straight at the camera with a neutral face<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Avoid uniforms or colours that match the background<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_and_Contrast_of_Photo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Focus and Contrast of Photo<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Ensure strong contrast between the face and the background<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Avoid blurry, too bright, or poor contrast photos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lighting_in_your_Passport_Size_Picture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Lighting in your Passport Size Picture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Avoid reflections, shadows, and red eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Ensure uniformly spread brightness all over the face<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Avoid-too-much-contrast-3.webp\" alt=\"Avoid-too-much-contrast\" class=\"wp-image-21130\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/avoid-red-eye.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21132\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Background_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Photo Background Visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The background should be one colour, ideally neutral grey<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Avoid colourful, patterned, or shadowed backgrounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Printing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Printing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Print the photo on high-quality paper with a printing resolution of at least 600 dpi<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The skin tone of the applicant should be natural<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The entire photo should be neutral, avoiding creases and layers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facial_Expression_and_Head_Position\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Facial Expression and Head Position<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Maintain a neutral look with eyes focused directly on the camera and a mouth closed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Avoid turning the head or opening the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Look-Sraight.webp\" alt=\"Look Straight to the camera\" class=\"wp-image-21123\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Facial-Features-must-be-visible.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21122\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eye_Contact\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Eye Contact<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Ensure eyes are fully open and looking straight into the camera<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Avoid covering the eyes with hair or glasses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wearing_Glasses_for_Passport_Photo_for_Italy_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Wearing Glasses for Passport Photo for Italy visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Do not wear sunglasses, dark optical glasses, or optical glasses with frames covering the eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Accepted photo with optical glasses with the applicant&#8217;s eyes are fully visible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/no-sunglasses.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21134\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/no-flare.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21135\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headwear_for_Italy_visa_Passport_Photo\"><\/span>Headwear for Italy visa Passport Photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It is not allowed to have photo with a hat, headwear that covers the face, or having the face shadowed by headwear<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Exception for religious headwear, but the face must be clearly visible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/eyes-must-be-visible.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21137\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/face-must-not-be-covered.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21138\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">By following these guidelines, you\u2019ll be able to submit a photo that meets the Italy visa photo requirements for a Italy visa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_guidelines_for_Children\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Photo guidelines for Children<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There is a relaxation in the photo guidelines for children under 10 years in terms of height and position of eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There should be frontal and clear photograph.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It should have neutral expression looking at the camera with mouth closed.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The photograph should not be distracted with any toys, people visibility or object.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_take_Italy_visa_photos\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Where to take Italy visa photos<\/span>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">When applying for an Italy visa, it\u2019s important to get your photos taken correctly to avoid rejection. The safest and best option for accurate results is taking photo at a professional studio that provides follwing advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Studios are mostly familiar with schengen visa photo requirements (35 \u00d7 45 mm) and ensure your picture matches embassy standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">They use proper lighting setups to avoid shadows, glare, or uneven tones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Professional printers deliver sharp, matte-finish photos that meet embassy specifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Saves you time and stress compared to DIY adjustments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Less Risk of Rejection \u2013 Since studios follow embassy guidelines daily, chances of mistakes are minimal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Getting the photo right is only one part of the visa process.Along with it you should know <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/09\/02\/italy-visa-fees-for-indian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy visa fees from India<\/a> before starting the application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What if now I do not look like my photo?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you changed your appearance from the photo. Like by growing hair or glasses or anything. But it&#8217;s a biometric photo so you are still identifiable. But making drastic changes in your appearance is not a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What does a biometric photo mean?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A biometric photo refers to standard photographs that meet specific criteria, clearly displaying your face and identifying details. These photos are used in official documents, including visa applications, and are a common requirement in many countries worldwide, including the Italy Area.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can children and infants follow the same Italy visa photo rules?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, the photo size should be same but Infants below 1 year old can be photographed lying on a plain backg round, and no toys, pacifiers, or hands should be visible.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How recent should my Italy visa photo be?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>It should be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What happens if my photo doesn\u2019t meet Italy visa requirements?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Your visa application may be delayed or rejected, and you\u2019ll be asked to resubmit correct photos.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What if now I do not look like my photo?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>If you changed your appearance from the photo. 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For any query or concern please speak to one of our relationship manager over phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"271\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/order-now-turkey-visa-itzeazy.webp\" alt=\"order now-turkey visa-itzeazy\" class=\"wp-image-11094\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore <span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">more<\/span> about Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you applying for a Italy visa from India? One of the most important requirement in the visa application process is to submit correct Italy visa photo size that meets the guidelines . 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