Schengen visa photo online
Upload a photo of yourself. We replace the background, crop it to the Schengen Area rules below and check it, all in your browser. The preview is free; the file is $8.95.
- Size:
- 35×45 mm print · 413×531 px file
- Background:
- Plain light grey
Schengen visa photo size and rules
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| File we deliver | 413 × 531 px JPEG(our default; the source does not say) |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 32–36 mm(our default; the source does not say) |
| Eyes to chin | at least 13 mm |
| Background | Plain light grey(our default; the source does not say) |
| Glasses | No sunglasses |
- Schengen visas use the 35 × 45 mm format. The consulate or visa centre handling your application may publish extra rules, so check its page too.
Common reasons photos are rejected
- Head too big or too small for the frame. The chin-to-crown height has a fixed range for this document.
- Wrong background. This document needs: plain light grey, with no shadows or patterns.
- Smiling with teeth, or mouth open. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
- Head tilted or turned. Face the camera straight on with both eyes open.
- Shadows on the face from side light. Stand facing a window or use even light.
- Glare or thick frames over the eyes. Take glasses off if you can.
Official source
“size 35 x 45 mm … height from the eyes to the bottom of the chin at least 13 mm … no sunglasses (except for the blind) and no head cover (except for religious or health reasons …)”
Checked against the source on . Rules can change; the issuing authority has the final say.
Other documents
Not a government website. We check size and technical rules only; the issuing authority decides whether to accept your photo. We never change your facial features.