Schengen Visa (35x45)

Requirements

• Plain white background, no shadows.
• Head (chin to crown) 71-80% of image height.
• Eye line 48-66% from the bottom.
• Neutral expression, both eyes open.
• Taken within the last 6 months.
• Glasses discouraged; banned by many authorities.

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How it works

Upload a head-and-shoulders phone photo; we align it, whiten the background, crop to 35x45 mm and run 12 measured checks in seconds.

Free check & preview; photos are never stored.

Step-by-step preparation

1. Shoot head-and-shoulders against a plain light background with front lighting.
2. Neutral expression, mouth closed; if you must wear glasses, no glare and no frame across the eyes — safest is to remove them.
3. Upload to the tool: biometric 35×45 mm crop (413×531 px) with the 32–36 mm head-height measurement.
4. Use the output for both digital applications and prints; the 4×6 sheet fits four 35×45 photos on one print.
5. Check your specific consulate's extras — some ask for matte prints or a specific number of copies.

Most common rejection reasons

• Head height outside 32–36 mm (should be ~70–80% of the photo) — the most common biometric failure.
• Shadowed background or one-sided face shadow.
• Glare on glasses.
• A photo older than 6 months or visibly retouched.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Schengen visa photo size?
35×45 mm with the face (chin to crown) measuring 32–36 mm — the ICAO 9303 biometric standard, valid for every Schengen country.

How many photos do I need?
Most consulates ask for 2 printed 35×45 photos; the tool's 4×6 print sheet yields four per print.

Can I use the same photo for a passport?
Usually yes if the size matches (35×45 biometric) and the photo is under 6 months old — but check your country's own passport rule.

Does the background have to be white?
The rule says plain, light-coloured and even; white/off-white is the safest choice. The tool replaces the background automatically and says so in the report.

📖 Read the in-depth guide: Schengen visa photo guide →