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EUvisachecked November 10, 2026

Schengen visa photo

35 × 45 mm

Schengen visa photos are 35 × 45 mm, with the head 31.5–36 mm from chin to crown, on a white / light-coloured background.

35 mm 45 mm 31.5–36 mm

Checks

  1. Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.

Schengen visa photo rules

35 mm 45 mm 31.5–36 mm
Print size
35 × 45 mm
Pixels at 300 dpi
413 × 531 px
Pixels at 600 dpi
827 × 1063 px
Head height
31.5–36 mm
Background
white / light-coloured
Glasses
Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses
Expression
neutral, mouth closed
Editing
The official page doesn't address editing. We only crop and resize.

“The EU requires an ICAO-compliant photo; consulates may add rules.”

  • Taken in the last 6 months.
  • France-Visas allows 35–40 mm width.
  • If you apply through a visa centre (VFS, TLS), many take the photo at your appointment.

What we do: crop, straighten and resize your photo to the exact size. We never retouch your face or change the background.

How it works

  1. Take the photo

    Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.

  2. Check it here

    Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.

  3. Fix what failed

    Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.

  4. Get the file

    Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.

Questions

What size is a Schengen visa photo?

35 × 45 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 31.5–36 mm.

What background colour does a Schengen visa photo need?

White / light-coloured. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.

Can I wear glasses in a Schengen visa photo?

Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses

Can I take a Schengen visa photo at home?

Yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Take it against a plain wall in daylight, then check it here. We crop it to the exact size without editing it.

Will you remove the background or retouch my face?

No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.