Italy · residence
Carta di soggiorno photo — four identical fototessere
The carta di soggiorno — for non-EU family members of EU citizens, and its permanent long-term version — is applied for at the Questura with four identical 35×45 mm fototessere: recent, front-facing, neutral expression, on a white or light uniform background.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- —
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
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What is a Italy Carta di Soggiorno photo?
A carta di soggiorno photo set is four identical 35×45 mm fototessere accompanying the Questura application — the card issued to non-EU family members of EU citizens, and in its permanent form to long-term residents.
The photographic standard is the same as every Italian fototessera: head 70–80% of the frame, neutral expression, plain light background, taken within six months. Because the carta can be valid for five or more years, desks are strict about photo recency.
Check your photo against the fototessera rules live in your browser, then print one 10×15 cm sheet containing exactly the four identical copies the application asks for.
Italy Carta di Soggiorno photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG |
| Background | white |
| Digital upload | not accepted — printed photos only |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- Carta di soggiorno for non-EU family members of EU citizens (and the permanent version): four identical 35×45 mm fototessere with the Questura application.
- Exact article URL on poliziadistato.it to be pinned at re-verification — requirements mirror the permesso di soggiorno photo set.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 413×531px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
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Frequently asked questions
How many photos does a carta di soggiorno need?
Four identical 35×45 mm passport-format photos, the same set as a permesso di soggiorno application. The print sheet delivers exactly four with cut lines.
What's the difference between carta and permesso di soggiorno?
The permesso is the general residence permit; the carta di soggiorno is the card for non-EU family members of EU citizens (5-year) and the permanent residence card. The photo requirements are the same fototessera standard.
What are the photo rules?
35×45 mm, taken within the last six months, front-facing, neutral expression, mouth closed, even lighting, plain light background, no head covering except religious with the full face visible.
Are biometrics also taken?
Yes — fingerprints and an official photo are captured at the Questura appointment. The printed photos accompany the paper application and must still meet the standard.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07