head 70–80 %
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SourceMinistero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti
Verified
Quick answer: Background for the Italy international driving permit photo: even plain background without shadows. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, glasses only if no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
|---|---|
| Background | Even plain background without shadows. |
| Pose | Full face, no noticeable tilt; face turned towards the lens. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible without strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | No harsh shadows or overexposure. |
| Attire | Keep the original clothing and a visible shoulder line. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
Italy driving licence photos are reviewed at the licence-issuing office, then printed onto the licence card and (in modern licences) embedded as a biometric template in the card chip. The review checks dimensions, background, lighting and that the applicant's face is unobstructed. Most modern licence systems run an automated ICAO alignment check before printing.
Driving licence photos are typically valid for the full document lifetime — five to ten years depending on the region. Choose a photo that will continue to match your appearance over that period, not a one-off styled portrait.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Italy international driving permit applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
How to take it
Background: plain, one colour
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to the required size.
Glasses only if no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| Authority | Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti |
|---|---|
| Source | International driving permit — documents (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) |
| Verified |
Questions
The Italy international driving permit photo requirements are in the table above. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. The photo is printed on the licence card and must remain recognisable for the full validity period.
Even plain background without shadows. Even, frontal light without shadow gradients. Driving licence printers tend to compress contrast — starting with even lighting prevents underexposed areas from disappearing in the final print.
Eyes must be fully visible without strong reflections. Many authorities specifically allow eyewear when it is required for driving, but the eyes must remain fully visible and there must be no lens glare. Tinted lenses or transition lenses that have darkened are not accepted.
Most authorities require the photo to be taken within the last six months. The licence is typically valid for 5–10 years, so use a recent photo that reflects your everyday appearance — not a one-off styled portrait.
No. Driving licence photos use the same neutral expression standard as biometric passports — closed mouth, eyes open and looking directly at the camera, no raised eyebrows. Smiles distort facial geometry used in modern biometric checks.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the Italy licence authority rejects the photo and you supply the rejection notice.