Schengen Visa Photo 35x45 mm – Free Maker

Schengen Visa Photo (35 × 45 mm)

Make a Schengen visa photo at 35 × 45 mm with a 32–36 mm face height for any Schengen embassy or VFS centre, plus a 4×6 print sheet. No upload.

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35 × 45 mm · head 32–36 mm from chin to crown · digital 1050 × 1350 px

Background: plain and light-coloured (white or light grey), with no shadows.

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How to use

Take a photo against a plain, light background and add it to the tool.
The Schengen visa size is already selected. Fit your head between the blue line and the green band.
Click "Create passport photo".
Download the print sheet and order a standard 4 × 6 inch (10 × 15 cm) print, or use the digital photo if the online form asks for one.

Features

One format for all Schengen states: All Schengen countries use the same 35 × 45 mm biometric format for short-stay visa applications.
ICAO face height: The guides keep the face at 32–36 mm, the 70–80% of the photo height that ICAO-based guidelines specify.
Print-ready sheet: Several exact-size copies on one standard photo print, with thin lines for cutting.
Private: Your photo is cropped in your browser and never uploaded.

The Schengen visa photo format

A Schengen visa is valid for all countries of the Schengen Area, and the photo requirements are harmonised as well: a recent colour photo, 35 mm wide and 45 mm high, following the ICAO guidelines for biometric passport photos. The face should take up 70 to 80 percent of the photo’s height, which on a 45 mm photo means 32 to 36 mm from the chin to the top of the head.

The photo must show your full face, looking straight at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible. Sunglasses are not allowed, and head coverings only for religious or medical reasons, as long as the face from chin to forehead stays visible. The background must be plain and light, with no shadows, objects or other people. Wear everyday clothes.

Your visa photo is compared with your passport and, under the EU’s Entry/Exit System, with the facial image taken at the border, so a clear, recent and well-lit photo matters.

Applying through an embassy or VFS centre

Most applications are handed in at a consulate or an external service provider such as VFS Global or TLScontact, where you bring one printed photo along with the application form. Download the print sheet and print it as a standard 4 × 6 inch or 10 × 15 cm photo – no scaling or cropping – then cut out one photo along the grey lines. Glue or staple it as instructed on the form.

Some countries’ online application portals ask for a digital photo instead. Use the digital photo, a 1050 × 1350 pixel JPG; if a portal sets a lower file size limit, reduce it with the image compressor using a target size.

Taking the photo yourself

Stand about a metre in front of a light wall, facing a window, so your shadow falls behind you. Have someone else take the photo from about 1.5 metres away at your eye level. Frame it in the tool with the crown on the blue line and the chin inside the green band, keeping the nose on the centre line.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Schengen visa photo?

35 mm wide by 45 mm high. The face, from the chin to the top of the head, should be 32–36 mm, which is 70–80% of the photo's height.

Is the photo the same for every Schengen country?

The size is the same for all Schengen states. Individual consulates and visa centres sometimes add details, such as a preferred background shade, so check the checklist of the embassy you apply to.

What background colour should a Schengen visa photo have?

A plain, light, uniform background without patterns or shadows. White or light grey is accepted almost everywhere.

How old can the photo be?

Most Schengen consulates require the photo to be taken within the last six months, and it must show how you look now.

Can I wear glasses?

Glasses are generally allowed if the eyes are clearly visible, with no tinted lenses, no glare and frames that do not cover the eyes. Removing them is the safest choice.