No. 39 — Passport and ID photos

Schengen visa photo (35 × 45 mm)

Schengen countries ask for 35 × 45 mm photos that follow the ICAO biometric standard. Frame your face with the guide and download a 4 × 6 in sheet with 8 copies.

Drag the photo and zoom: the top of the head goes on the upper line, the chin on the lower one and the face inside the oval.

Size35 × 45 mm
Digital file827 × 1063 px · JPG
Head (chin to crown)32–36 mm (71–80 %)
BackgroundPlain and light (white or light grey)
Official sourceicao.int

How to use it

  1. Upload a front-facing photo against a light background.
  2. Fit your head inside the oval.
  3. Tap “Create photos”.
  4. Print the sheet at 100% and cut along the lines.

Main requirements

35 mm wide by 45 mm high. The head, from chin to crown, must measure 32 to 36 mm (70–80% of the photo). Plain light background (white or light grey), neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight ahead, no hats or tinted glasses. Taken within the last 6 months.

Each consulate may ask for more

The size is the same across Schengen countries, but some consulates and visa centers have their own details, such as the exact background color. Check the page of the consulate handling your application.

Questions and answers

Do I need a Schengen visa?

It depends on your nationality. Many passport holders can make short tourist trips without one; always check the official site of the consulate of the country you’re visiting.

Can I use the same photo for a European passport?

Many European passports also use 35 × 45 mm, but check the rules of the issuing country.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. Everything is processed inside your browser, on your own phone or computer. Your photos never leave your device and nobody else can see them.

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