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Schengen Visa · Passport photo

Schengen Visa passport photo —35 x 45 mm

Schengen visa photo: 35x45 mm, light grey background, head 32-36 mm. Works for all 27 Schengen states.

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Spec at a glance

Photo size
35 x 45 mm
Pixel size at 300 DPI
413 × 531 px
Head height
32 – 36 mm (chin to crown)
Background
Light grey or White
Glasses
Not allowed
Smile
Neutral expression

Rules for a Schengen Visa passport photo

  • 35 x 45 mm portrait
  • Light grey background preferred (some embassies accept white)
  • Face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown (70-80% of frame)
  • No glasses
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Recent (within last 6 months)
  • Sharp, in focus, no shadows on face or background
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