Italy · residence
Permesso di soggiorno photo — four identical fototessere
Applying for or renewing an Italian permesso di soggiorno takes four identical 35×45 mm fototessere: passport-style, recent, front-facing, on a white background. They go into the postal kit (the 'kit giallo' from Poste Italiane's Sportello Amico) and to your Questura appointment, where biometrics are also taken.
- 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
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: The permesso flow is print-based: photos are submitted physically with the kit and at the Questura. Fingerprints and an official photo are also captured at the appointment — your printed photos still need to be compliant, but they aren't the only image on file.
How it works
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Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a Italy Permesso di Soggiorno photo?
A permesso di soggiorno photo set is four identical 35×45 mm fototessere — recent, front-facing, neutral expression, plain light background — submitted with Italy's residence-permit application kit at Poste Italiane's Sportello Amico and at the Questura appointment.
Fingerprints and an official photo are also captured at the Questura, but the printed set still has to meet the fototessera standard; out-of-date or non-identical photos are among the avoidable reasons applications bounce.
This page checks your photo against the fototessera rules in your browser, then delivers a print sheet with exactly four identical copies and cut lines — one print at the pharmacy covers the whole application.
Italy Permesso 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) |
- Four identical printed photos are required — our print sheet gives you exactly four.
- Head height should be about 30 mm (≈67% of frame height) — no strict band is published.
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
Why PassportClerk
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The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos does a permesso di soggiorno need?
Four identical passport-format photos (35×45 mm). Our print sheet is built around exactly that: four copies with cut lines on one 10×15 cm print.
What are the photo requirements?
Standard fototessera rules: 35×45 mm, recent, front-facing with a neutral expression, no head covering except for religious reasons with the face fully visible, white or light uniform background, printed on photo paper.
Where do the photos go?
Into the application kit posted via Sportello Amico at Poste Italiane, and bring the remaining copies to your Questura appointment. Some Questure ask for photos again at fingerprinting — spares help.
Do renewals need new photos?
Yes — photos must be recent (within six months), so reusing the set from your previous permesso is a common rejection reason.
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