Schengen visa passport photo
Every Schengen short-stay visa uses the same 35×45 mm biometric photo, so one good photo serves France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and the rest of the zone. The head must measure 32–36 mm including hair.
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Light grey or light blue, plain |
| Head height (crown to chin) | 71–80% of the photo height |
| Notes | Head 32–36 mm including hair. Photo no older than 6 months. |
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What Schengen visa checks
- Light, plain background — most consulates specify light grey; some ask for white or light blue.
- Head 32–36 mm crown to chin (71–80% of the height), face centred.
- Mouth closed, neutral expression, both eyes open and clearly visible.
- No glasses with heavy frames or glare; head coverings only for religious reasons, face fully visible.
- Photo no older than 6 months and a true likeness — no editing or beauty filters.
Compiled from the EU Visa Code photo specifications (ICAO standard). Rules change; confirm the current version on the official site before you submit. The maker crops and sizes only — it does not alter your background, so shoot against a plain wall that matches the required colour.