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Schengen visa photo (35 × 45 mm)
Make a 35 × 45 mm photo for a Schengen visa with your face 32 to 36 mm high, on a plain light background, as the ICAO rules most European consulates follow ask. Your photo never leaves your device.
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · head 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm) · white background
35 × 45 mm · head 29–34 mm · cream or light grey background
For the online application, GOV.UK asks for your original photo uncropped: it crops it for you.
35 × 45 mm · head 32–36 mm · plain light background
Consulates word the rules their own way: check your consulate’s list.
50 × 70 mm · head 31–36 mm · plain light background
Canada accepts only photos taken by a commercial photographer or studio, so use this to practise and check.
35 × 45 mm · head 36–38 mm · white background
In India, the Passport Seva Kendra takes your photo. Applications abroad upload a 630 × 810 px JPEG.
3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm) · head about 31.5–36 mm, no official size · white background
The SRE usually takes passport photos at the appointment: bring these if your office or consulate asks.
26 × 32 mm · head about 22.5–25.5 mm, no official size · white background
Some offices take the DNI photo for you.
4 × 4 cm (40 × 40 mm) · head about 20–27.5 mm, no official size · white background
3 × 4 cm (30 × 40 mm) · head about 28–32 mm, no official size · white background
3 × 4 cm (30 × 40 mm) · head 24–28 mm · white background
Each form says what it wants: these are the usual rules.
Official rules on policiacivil.pr.gov.br (opens in a new tab)
5 × 7 cm (50 × 70 mm) · head about 35–48.5 mm, no official size · white background
The Federal Police photographs everyone else at the appointment.
35 × 45 mm · head 32–36 mm · plain light background
The Cartão de Cidadão and passport photos are taken when you apply.
Set the size, the head size and the file in the options once you’ve chosen your photo.
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Your photo
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- Your head
- Eye line
- Top of the head and chin
Checks
- Size and position: Waiting for your photo.
- Eyes: Waiting for your photo.
- Background: Waiting for your photo.
- Sharpness: Waiting for your photo.
- Light: Waiting for your photo.
These checks look for common problems. They can’t tell whether an office will accept the photo: the official rules decide.
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Schengen visa photo rules at a glance
What European consulates usually ask for, from the ICAO standard and the German missions’ guidance. Your consulate’s own list comes first.
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head, chin to crown
- 32–36 mm
- Eye line
- Not given: the tool uses the usual place
- Background
- Plain and light
- File for online forms
- None given: 413 × 531 px (300 dpi) here
- Edited photos
- No rule found: an unedited photo is safest
Official rules on hongkong.diplo.de (opens in a new tab)
Tips for a better visa photo
- Choose a light grey or off-white wall, and stand away from it so you cast no shadow.
- Keep your head straight and look into the camera with a neutral expression.
- Make sure the photo is sharp, evenly lit and in natural colours.
- Use a recent photo: most consulates ask for one taken in the last 6 months.
The official rules decide, and they change. This tool helps you meet the rules it knows, but it can’t promise a photo will be accepted: check the official page, and ask the office if in doubt.
In millimetres: 35 × 45 mm.
How to make a Schengen visa photo
- Stand in front of a plain light wall, ideally light grey, and take a photo facing the camera, or choose a recent one.
- Check that your face fills the head band and your eyes are level, then read the checks.
- Make your photos and print the sheet at 100% on photo paper, or attach the file where an online form asks for one.
Questions
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the face taking 70 to 80% of the height: 32 to 36 mm. German missions measure from the chin to the hairline, so if your consulate does too, keep your hair near the top of the band.
Is it the same for every Schengen country?
Mostly. The Schengen visa code asks for a photo that meets the ICAO standards, which is where 35 × 45 mm comes from, but consulates and visa centres word the rules their own way. Check the list from the consulate you apply to.
What background should I use?
One plain, light colour with no pattern or shadows. German missions suggest light grey, a little darker for people with very light hair.
Can I wear glasses?
Many consulates accept clear glasses with no glare that leave your eyes fully visible, but rules vary and glare is a common reason for rejection. Taking them off is the safe choice.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser on this device: framing, the checks, the background and the print sheet. Your face photo is never sent to a server, and nothing is kept once you close the page.