Schengen Area · visa
Schengen visa photo — one standard, 29 countries
Every Schengen member state uses the ICAO 35×45 mm photo standard for visa applications: head filling 70–80% of the frame, neutral expression, light grey background, taken within the last 6 months.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- light grey
- Head height
- 70–80%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: Some member states and visa centres add their own digital-upload specifics. We default to the strictest interpretation (no background editing, exact ICAO geometry) so the same photo works at any consulate.
How it works
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Choose your document
58 documents across 29 destinations, each with the official specification built in.
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Add your photo
Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Pay once, download everything
Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a Schengen Visa photo?
A Schengen visa photo is a 35×45 mm colour photograph following the ICAO standard: face occupying 70–80% of the frame, neutral expression, plain light grey background, taken within the last six months. The same print standard is accepted by all 29 Schengen member states.
Digital upload requirements vary between consulates and outsourced visa centres (VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS), so always check your centre's portal for pixel dimensions. The printed 35×45 mm photo — two identical copies — is the universal constant across every Schengen application.
Check your photo against the standard here. Digital pixel requirements vary by consulate and visa centre — the 35×45 mm print from our sheet is accepted everywhere.
Schengen Visa photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG |
| Background | light grey |
| Head height | 70–80% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- Digital requirements vary by member state and visa centre — the 35×45 mm ICAO print standard is universal.
- Background editing rules differ per member state; we default to no editing.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 413×531px
- Plain light grey background, evenly lit
- Head filling 70–80% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
Private by architecture
The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
Are Schengen visa photo rules the same for every country?
The print standard is: 35×45 mm, ICAO geometry, light background. Digital upload sizes differ per consulate or visa centre (VFS, TLS), so check your centre's portal — the printed photos from our sheet meet the universal requirement.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months, and it should reflect your current appearance. Reusing the photo from an old visa is a common rejection reason.
How many photos do I need?
Most applications ask for two identical photos. The print sheet gives you four 35×45 mm copies with cut lines.
Glasses, head coverings, smiling?
Neutral expression with mouth closed; no glare on glasses and eyes fully visible; head coverings only for religious or medical reasons with the full face shown from chin to forehead.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07