Schengen Visa Photo Size: 35 × 45 mm
Schengen visa photos follow one common biometric format across the Schengen countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. Here is the size and every rule in one place.
Schengen Area · Visa photo
- Printed size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Digital size
- 630 × 810 px
- File size
- Up to 300 KB · JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Light gray
Specification updated 7 November 2026
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Official Schengen Area visa photo requirements
Used for short-stay Schengen visa applications at embassies, consulates and visa centres.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 630 × 810 px |
| File size | Up to 300 KB |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| Head size | 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair) |
| Background | Light gray |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed |
Rules your photo must follow
- Head (chin to top of hair) covers 70–80% of photo height.
- Eyes sit 50–65% from bottom of the photo.
- Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
- Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
- Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
- No filters, beauty mode or edits.
Need the background and head position fixed too?
Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a Schengen visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official Schengen Area rules.
Face and eye line
Head size and position checked against the rules.
Background
Replaced with the colour the document asks for.
Ready to submit
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Schengen visa photo FAQs
What is the Schengen visa photo size?
The official printed size is 35 × 45 mm. The head must measure 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).
What size should a digital Schengen visa photo be?
Dimensions: 630 × 810 px. File size: Up to 300 KB. Format: JPG / JPEG.
What background colour is required for a Schengen visa photo?
Light gray.
How do I resize my photo to the Schengen visa size?
Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
Specification source
Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.