Schengen visa photo
35 × 45 mm printed photo. Cropped and checked in your browser.
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Photo rules for the Schengen visa
- 35 × 45 mm
- 827 × 1063 px, JPEG
- 32–36 mm, face 70–80% of the photo
- White or off-white (some consulates accept light colors) (we offer: white, off-white)
- Allowed if the frames do not cover the eyes.
- 6 months (some consulates: 3 months)
- Each consulate words its rules a little differently. Check the page of the consulate where you apply.
- Values checked on pages of German missions (London, Dhaka, Dar es Salaam).
How to take a Schengen visa photo at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain light wall. Face a window or a soft light. The Schengen visa needs a white or off-white background; the tool can lighten or replace it if your wall is darker.
- Ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 metres at eye level, or use the camera of your laptop. Look straight into the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
- Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible. Avoid glare and tinted lenses.
- Upload the photo above. The tool crops it so that the head size matches the rule (32–36 mm, face 70–80% of the photo) and then checks the photo quality.
Printed photos
The print sheet holds several 35 × 45 mm photos on 4 × 6 in or 10 × 15 cm photo paper. Print it at 100% at home or at a photo shop and check the size with a ruler before you cut.
Questions about the Schengen visa photo
- What size is a Schengen visa photo?
- The printed photo is 35 × 45 mm. Head size: 32–36 mm, face 70–80% of the photo.
- Which background colour is needed?
- White or off-white (some consulates accept light colors). The tool offers white or off-white.
- Can I wear glasses?
- Allowed if the frames do not cover the eyes.
- How recent must the photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months (some consulates: 3 months).
- What does it cost?
- The tool and a preview with a watermark are free. The digital file and the print sheets without watermark cost $5.99, paid once.
- Will the authority accept my photo?
- The authority that issues your document decides. The tool checks the published rules, but it cannot see everything an officer checks. If the authority rejects your application with a photo you bought from us, we refund the full price. Ask within 90 days of the purchase. The exceptions are listed in our refund policy.