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.
Make a Schengen Visa photoSpec at a glance
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
Schengen Visa passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
- Background is light grey or white, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick Schengen Visa in the photo tool.
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The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about Schengen Visa passport photos
What size is a Schengen Visa passport photo?+
A Schengen Visa passport photo is 35 x 45 mm (413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 32 to 36 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my Schengen Visa passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a Schengen Visa photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 35 x 45 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 32 to 36 mm tall), a background that isn't light grey or white, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does a Schengen Visa passport photo need?+
Schengen Visa accepts a light grey or white background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this Schengen Visa photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online Schengen Visa applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 35 x 45 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.