Choosing a Passport Photo Service in Rome
- Make your passport photo online in Rome with Rostrio. A digital photo costs …; take and upload your picture from home without a shop appointment.
- Check the rules for your passport, visa or identity card before choosing a shop. The same counter may charge different prices for different formats. Bring the instructions for your application and confirm the size and number of copies. [7][5][6]
- Digital Service di Luca Coco lists a package with a file. Arcobaleno Foto and St Peter Photo list separate prices for printing a file you already have. Check what you need to submit before paying for a new sitting or extra prints. [15][22][7]
- If your issuing authority requires a commercial photographer, choose an in-person capture service. Ask for the exact document format when you order. [6][7]
Planning a Visit to a Rome Photo Shop
Check Saturday and Split Shifts
On Via Dandolo in Trastevere, Gruppo Foto Pennetta posts a weekday midday closure and Saturday morning hours. Near San Pietro, St Peter Photo lists Saturday opening and different prices for a supplied file and a new studio sitting. [8][7]
Separate Capture from Print Pickup
If you already have a suitable file, St Peter Photo lists a lower price for submitting it and picking up prints. If the authority requires a photographer to take the photo, book or request the capture service instead. [7][6]
Plan Around Your Actual Appointment
If you are visiting a consulate, police office or municipal counter, use the address on your appointment confirmation. Check the photo shop’s hours and leave time to collect prints before you go. [1][8][7]
Compare Around the Midday Closing Times
A Saturday visit to Via Dandolo, Via delle Fornaci or Via Livorno is a morning trip under the checked schedules. If you need weekday service over lunch near Piazza Bologna, the Via Livorno affiliate publishes continuous hours. For a Saturday afternoon visit, use the relevant seasonal or appointment policy before leaving home. [19][13][33][25][29]
Passport Photo Prices and Formats in Rome
Seven priced locations across six operators. The Piazza Bologna affiliate and Trastevere shop have distinct tariffs and hours. Prices are those advertised by the named business. Ask about any unspecified print count or file fee. Reviews describe the whole business and are specific to the listed branch.
| Photographer and Address | Area | Price and Package | Published Rating | Before Visiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1St Peter PhotoVia delle Fornaci, 33A, Rome [12][13] | San Pietro [14][12] | €5.00Print pickup from a submitted file. In-store EU or US capture costs €10, Canada capture €15.[12] | 4.9/5105 reviews on Google Maps[13] | Walk in for capture. The studio advertises Saturday opening, and the exact shop listing shows Saturday morning only. [12] |
| 2Digital Service di Luca CocoVia Damaso Cerquetti, 36–38, Rome [15][17] | Monteverde [18][15] | €7.50Six ICAO-format document photos including a file.[15] | 4.9/572 reviews on Google Maps[17] | The business posts the same split schedule from Monday through Saturday. The exact listing shows Sunday closed. [15] |
| 3Gruppo Foto PennettaVia Dandolo, 2/A, Rome [19][20] | Trastevere [21][19] | €6.00Immediate document photo service. The business does not state a print count.[19] | 3.4/595 reviews on Google Maps[20] | Use the Via Dandolo address. The shop posts split weekday hours and Saturday morning opening. The branch listing shows a later Friday reopening, so plan for after 15:45 on Fridays. [19] |
| 4Arcobaleno FotoViale Palmiro Togliatti, 1457, Rome [22][23] | Collatino [24][22] | €9.90Four 35 × 45 mm photos from in-store capture. Four prints from a supplied file cost €4.90.[22] | 4.6/576 reviews on Google Maps[23] | The branch listing shows split weekday hours and Saturday morning opening. [22] |
| 5Ottica BelliVia Marmorata, 125, Rome [25][26] | Testaccio [27][25] | €6.50Biometric document photo service. The shop lists several print sizes.[25] | 5/55 reviews on Google Maps[26] | The shop publishes seasonal hours. The table shows its winter schedule. The branch listing gives a 10:00 morning opening, so confirm before an early visit. [25] |
| 6Fabio MarcangeliVia Franco Sacchetti, 113, Rome [29] | Talenti–Montesacro [29] | €12.00Starting price for studio document photography. Confirm the tariff for the exact format and delivery.[28] | 4.9/5400 reviews on Google Maps[32] | Use the studio’s weekday hours. Saturday 09:00–13:00 and 16:00–19:30 is by appointment only. Sunday closed on the exact listing. [30] |
| 7MO.VI.AG. / Foto PennettaVia Livorno, 55, Rome [33] | Piazza Bologna [33] | €7.00Immediate document photo service. Confirm the size, copy count and file availability.[33] | 4.1/571 reviews on Google Maps[34] | The branch publishes continuous weekday hours and Saturday morning opening. The branch listing confirms Sunday closure. [33] |
| 8Online Passport PhotosTake your photo at home | All neighbourhoods | …Digital photo to print yourself | 4.7/5Read customer reviews | Online 24/7 No shop appointment needed |
Prices describe the stated package and may change. Ratings refer to the business as a whole, not specifically to passport photos. Selection order is not a quality ranking.
Rome Photographers and Photo Shops
St Peter Photo
[12][13]Comparing print pickup with studio capture [12]
The studio lists eight 35 × 45 mm Italian or European photos, six 50 × 50 mm US visa photos and three 50 × 70 mm Canadian visa photos. Its €5 upload-and-collect route assumes you already have a suitable file. The lab can supply a digital copy, but does not state whether the fee includes one. [12][13]
Digital Service Di Luca Coco
[16][17]A print-and-file package in Monteverde [15]
The photo lab lists passport, identity card, driving licence and US visa formats. The €7.50 tariff names six ICAO photos and a file. If your document uses a different format, confirm the price and output before choosing this package. [15][17]
Gruppo Foto Pennetta
[19][20]A documented local tariff in Trastevere [19]
The Via Dandolo shop advertises immediate document photos for €6. Ask how many prints are included and whether it can supply a file. This tariff is specific to the Via Dandolo listing. The group publishes different rates for other addresses. [19][20]
Arcobaleno Foto
[22][23]An explicit four-print price [22]
The business links a tariff that distinguishes four 35 × 45 mm photos from a studio capture and the same print count from your own file. The posted rates are indicative. If you need a different size or a digital original, ask the shop for that price. [22][23]
Ottica Belli
[25][26]Several printed sizes in Testaccio [25]
The optician advertises immediate biometric document photos for €6.50, including 35 × 45 mm and other sizes. Its site presents copy counts differently across two pages. Confirm the exact number of prints and any file option when ordering. Summer hours differ: Monday to Friday 09:30–13:00 and 16:00–19:30, Saturday 09:30–13:00. [25][26]
Fabio Marcangeli
[29][32]A studio option for Canadian passport photos with a stamp [30]
The Talenti studio explicitly lists Canadian passport photos with a stamp, US visa photos and Italian document photography. Its FAQ offers printed or digital delivery, with the tariff depending on output and quantity. Its posted starting price applies to the general studio service. Confirm the exact price of a Canadian package before visiting. [30][28][31]
Ask for an unchanged original where the authority requires it. The studio advertises retouching, and the Canadian passport authority prohibits changes. The studio also advertises home visits by arrangement for people who cannot reach it. Confirm that the visit meets your authority’s capture requirements before ordering. [30][6]
MO.VI.AG. / Foto Pennetta Near Piazza Bologna
[33][34]Continuous weekday hours near Piazza Bologna [33]
The Gruppo Foto Pennetta site identifies this location as the MO.VI.AG. affiliate, with a €7 immediate document-photo service. Its continuous weekday opening makes it a practical option during the midday break at several other shops. The branch publishes a separate price and has its own review listing. Confirm what the shop supplies for your issuing authority before making the trip. [33][34]
Make Your Passport Photo Online in Rome
You can prepare your photo at home with Rostrio. Choose the country and document you are applying for, follow the photo instructions and upload a clear picture. Compare the current options on our pricing page before ordering.
Stand in front of a plain background and face a window with even lighting from daylight. Avoid shadows. Keep direct sun off your face and leave space around your head. Our photo instructions explain how to frame the picture.
A photo service prepares your photograph. The issuing authority handles your document application. Check whether your application needs printed photographs, a digital file or a direct submission by an authorised photographer.
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Getting Photos in Rome for Passports and Visas Issued Outside Italy
Getting a Photo for a Document Issued Outside Italy
Start by selecting the issuing country and document in Rostrio. If you need a shop in Rome, show it the official specifications for your application. Ask whether it can supply the correct size and output, and whether the photographer needs to add a stamp or other details. Requirements can differ even for two documents issued by the same country. [5][6][7][30]
Canadian Passport Photos While Staying in Rome
Ask for a Canadian passport photo specifically. A Canadian visa offer describes a different document. Fabio Marcangeli lists a Canadian passport service with a stamp. Check the current instructions for your application channel, including who takes the photo, what information goes on the print, and whether a digital original is required. [6][30]
US Passport Photos and US Visa Packages
The US passport photo guide covers the passport format. If the shop advertises a US visa package, show the instructions for the passport route you are actually using and ask for the original unchanged image. Use the State Department instructions to decide whether you need a paper print or a digital upload. [5][7]
Where to Find Photo Shops in Rome by Neighbourhood
San Pietro and Trastevere
St Peter Photo is on Via delle Fornaci and lists in-store capture and pickup from an uploaded file as separate services. Across in Trastevere, Gruppo Foto Pennetta publishes an immediate photo tariff at its Via Dandolo shop. [7][8]
Monteverde and the Eastern Side of Rome
Digital Service di Luca Coco on Via Damaso Cerquetti has a split schedule that includes Saturday afternoon. Arcobaleno Foto on Viale Palmiro Togliatti lists different prices for capture and printing. Its branch schedule shows Saturday morning only. Decide what you need before taking a separate trip across town for a second copy. [16][15][22][23]
Testaccio and Talenti
Ottica Belli on Via Marmorata publishes different summer and winter hours, while Fabio Marcangeli’s studio in Talenti requires an appointment on Saturdays. Check the right schedule first if you are fitting the visit around an appointment or helping someone who needs a home visit. [25][29][30]
A Weekday Lunch Break Near Piazza Bologna
The Via Livorno affiliate lists weekday opening from 09:30 to 19:30 without the split shift seen at the Via Dandolo shop. Use the Via Livorno price if you are visiting the Bologna branch. Its Saturday hours end at 13:00, so the same trip needs a different plan on weekends. [33][34][19]
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Passport, ID Card and Driving Licence Photos for Italian Applications
Italian Passport Appointments in Rome
Use the police passport agenda to select your office and appointment. The Questura di Roma checklist calls for two passport photos. The national police photo guide says to use a recent image taken within six months. Bring prints on photographic paper and check the checklist for your appointment before leaving. Use the Italian passport photo guide to compare the image requirements before deciding where to order. [1][2]
Electronic Identity Card Bookings
Roma Capitale explains that you can bring one print or upload the photo when the booking supports it. If you upload, the Interior Ministry specifies at least 400 dpi and a maximum file size of 500 KB. Check the instructions for your own appointment before buying a package. See the Italian identity card photo guide for the document format. [3][4]
Passport Photos for Children
Use the police’s minor passport instructions and tell the photographer the child’s age when you enquire. The police asks for a recent likeness of the child. If you are taking passport photos for a baby, plan the sitting around a calm period and check the applicable rules before using a studio or preparing the image yourself. A store that prints adult ID photos does not necessarily advertise infant sittings. Ask about that service before travelling. [35][2]
Driving Licence Renewals
Italy’s transport ministry says to bring a recent identity photo to the medical assessment. The medical examiner transmits the photo electronically with the renewal information. Ask the examiner what to bring and check the Italian driving licence photo format before purchasing a file. A digital transfer by the examiner is a different step from uploading your own CIE photo when booking. [36][3]
Before You Order
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Bring a Digital Photo to My Cie Appointment?
Use the upload option if your booking offers it. Otherwise follow the appointment instructions for a paper photo. Check the ministry’s digital specifications before uploading. [3][4]
Where Can I Get a File and Prints Together?
Digital Service di Luca Coco lists six ICAO document photos with a file for €7.50. Check the digital requirements for your application separately, including the CIE upload limit if you are applying for an Italian electronic identity card. [15][4]
Where Can I Print an Existing File?
St Peter Photo lists €5 for submitting a file online and collecting prints. Arcobaleno Foto lists €4.90 for four 35 × 45 mm prints from your own file. If your application requires a commercial photographer to capture the image, order a sitting instead. [12][22][6]
Can Someone Take a Passport Photo at My Home in Rome?
Fabio Marcangeli advertises arranged home visits. Tell the studio the issuing country and document first and ask for a quote. Check the issuing authority’s rules, especially if it requires a commercial photographer or an unchanged original. [30][28][6]
Which Rome Photo Shops Open on Saturday Afternoon?
The published schedules include Saturday afternoon at Digital Service di Luca Coco and at Ottica Belli during its winter schedule. Fabio Marcangeli offers Saturday studio hours by appointment. St Peter Photo and the Via Livorno affiliate list morning hours for Saturday. Check holiday hours before travelling. [16][25][29][13][33]
Will a Canada Visa Package Work for a Canadian Passport?
Check the passport instructions separately. The Canadian authority specifies different submission procedures for digital online renewals and physical applications. St Peter Photo describes a Canadian visa print package. Fabio Marcangeli separately lists Canadian passport photography with a stamp. Ask for the passport service, show the instructions for your application and confirm the required output before capture. [6][7][30]
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- Questura di Roma passport appointments
- Polizia di Stato passport photo instructions
- Roma Capitale electronic identity card
- Italian Interior Ministry CIE photo specifications
- US Department of State passport photos
- Canadian passport photo requirements
- St Peter Photo passport photo packages
- Gruppo Foto Pennetta services and hours
- Exterior of Roman Colosseum by Formermanas
- Approved passport requirement example for the English locale
- Roma Capitale civic address point layer
- St Peter Photo service and price
- St Peter Photo exact branch reviews and schedule
- St Peter Photo civic address and locality
- Digital Service di Luca Coco service and price
- Digital Service store hours
- Digital Service di Luca Coco exact branch reviews and schedule
- Digital Service di Luca Coco civic address and locality
- Gruppo Foto Pennetta service and price
- Gruppo Foto Pennetta exact branch reviews and schedule
- Gruppo Foto Pennetta civic address and locality
- Arcobaleno Foto service and price
- Arcobaleno Foto exact branch reviews and schedule
- Arcobaleno Foto civic address and locality
- Ottica Belli service and price
- Ottica Belli exact branch reviews and schedule
- Ottica Belli civic address and locality
- Studio document photography tariff
- Studio contact and opening hours
- Document formats and home visits
- Studio print and digital options
- Via Franco Sacchetti studio reviews
- MO.VI.AG. branch price and hours on the Gruppo Foto Pennetta site
- Via Livorno branch reviews and weekly schedule
- Polizia di Stato passport guidance for minors
- Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport driving licence renewal
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