Italy · residence
Carta di soggiorno photo: four identical fototessere
The carta di soggiorno, for non-EU family members of EU citizens and in 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
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- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
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Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
How our Italy Carta di Soggiorno photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official Italy Carta di Soggiorno specification (35×45 mm, 413×531 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
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 is 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, then print one 10×15 cm sheet holding 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.
- The exact article URL on poliziadistato.it still needs pinning at re-verification. Requirements mirror the permesso di soggiorno photo set.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
Italy Carta di Soggiorno photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
Italy Carta di Soggiorno photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- 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
Why use PassportClerk for your Italy Carta di Soggiorno photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a print-ready sheet cut to the exact size, plus a digital copy to keep.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official Italy Carta di Soggiorno requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
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.
How we handle compliance
- We check 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.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07