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Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizenplain lightglasses — no glaresample

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What we check — the document requirements

  1. 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects themproportions 4 : 5
  2. 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin70–80 % of the photo height
  3. 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
  4. 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain light
  5. 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesglasses — no glare
  6. 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
  7. 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Rules
Ministero dell’Internogeneral authority rules · 25 Sep 2026 · source
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Notes to the sheet

  1. Italy Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen photo requirements at a glance

    • No size in millimetres is given for the Italy Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen photo — it has to keep the proportions 4 : 5.
    • The head takes up 70–80 % of the photo height.
    • The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
    • Background: plain light.
    • Glasses are fine if the lenses are clear and free of glare.
    • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
    • The photo must be no older than 6 months.
    • Rules: Ministero dell’Interno, checked on 25 Sep 2026.

  2. What we don't check

    • When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
    • Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
    • Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
    • How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
    • The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.

  3. What this document is

    This residence card is for non-EU relatives of an EU citizen who stay in Italy for more than three months. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the application is made at the Questura or sent by post on the form from authorised post offices, and it includes four photographs «in formato tessera» — the ordinary ID-photo format; the ministry gives no size in millimetres. The card is valid for five years from issue and stays valid through absences of up to six months a year, or up to twelve for serious reasons such as pregnancy, illness or study. After five years of continuous legal residence together with the EU citizen, the family member can ask the Questura for a permanent residence card.

Frequently asked

What size is the Italy Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen photo?

No millimetres are given: what matters is the proportions 4 : 5 and the head share — 70–80 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo and crops it to these proportions for free.

What background does the Italy Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen photo need?

Light and plain — white or light grey, for example, without shadows or patterns. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.

Can I wear glasses in the Italy Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen photo?

Yes, if the lenses are clear, free of glare and the frame does not cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.

Can I smile in the Italy Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen photo?

No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.

Which rules is the Italy Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen photo checked against?

The general photo requirements of the authority (Ministero dell’Interno) — it has no separate page for this document. Where the authority gives no numbers, the ICAO document photo baseline applies: «Why» on every row shows which.

Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.