Schengen visa photo (35 × 45 mm)

Schengen consulates ask for a 35 × 45 mm biometric photo. The size is set — add your photo and print it at actual size.

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Always confirm on the official page before you apply.

The Schengen photo standard

Visa applications for the Schengen area use the ICAO biometric standard: 35 mm wide and 45 mm high, a recent colour photo, light plain background, face centred and looking straight at the camera.

Print or upload

Most consulates and visa centres want a printed photo glued to the form. Print the 600 DPI file at actual size on photo paper. If an online portal asks for a file with a KB limit, add it under File size — the 35 : 45 shape stays.

Avoid a rejected application

  • Use a photo taken in the last 6 months.
  • No sunglasses, hats or filters; avoid glasses with reflections.
  • Check the consulate’s page for any country-specific rule.

Questions

Is the Schengen photo the same for every country?

The 35 × 45 mm size is the same. Small details, such as the background shade, can differ by consulate.

Is it the same as a passport photo?

For most EU countries, yes. See the 35 × 45 mm passport photo page for more sizes.

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