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Schengen visa applications
Schengen Visa Photo Online
The 35 x 45 mm photo for your Schengen visa, ready to print
Schengen visas need a printed 35 x 45 mm photo, with the face 32 to 36 mm tall for most countries. You get a print sheet and the digital file in minutes, checked before you pay.
Every requirementverified before you pay
Ready to printa 4x6 sheet with cut guides
Acceptance guaranteedouble your money back
Your photo is deleted 30 days after delivery and never used to train AI.
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35 mm1.38 in
45 mm1.77 in
32 to 36 mm70 to 80%Face heightchin to top of headPhoto requirements
Schengen Visa Photo Size and Requirements
Schengen countries follow the international passport photo standard: 35 x 45 mm, face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown. A few consulates add their own details, listed below.
| Size | 35 x 45 mm |
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| Face height | 32 to 36 mm, chin to top of head |
| Background | Plain and light. We use white, which Italy requires and the Netherlands and Spain accept |
| Taken within | The last 6 months |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Clear glasses allowed; no glare or tint |
| On photo paper at 100% size | |
| Digital upload | No. Consulates want a printed photo or take one at the appointment |
| What you get | A 4x6 sheet to print and the 35 x 45 mm file |
Sources: Schengen visa checklist, German Missions in the US, France-Visas FAQ and Schengen checklist, netherlandsworldwide.nl. Always check the checklist of the consulate you apply to.
How it works
Your Schengen visa photo in 3 steps
Guided by the camera, measured by the software, checked before you pay.
Take a selfie or upload a photo
Take a selfie at arm's length and the camera guides you on distance, tilt and light. Or upload a recent photo.
We crop it and check it
The AI crops it to 35 x 45 mm, sizes your face, sets a plain white background and checks every requirement.
Print it
The 4x6 sheet and the digital file are in your inbox within minutes, as soon as the final automated check passes. Print the sheet at any photo shop at 100% size and cut along the guides.
- 35 x 45 mm
- Face 32 to 36 mm
- Plain light background
- Even lighting, no shadows
- Eyes open, mouth closed
- Ready to print
Three tips before you take the photo
Get these three right and the software handles the rest.
Take It As A Selfie
Hold your phone at arm's length, 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches) from your face. The guide sets the distance.
Face The Camera
Hold the camera at face height. Keep your head straight and your expression neutral.
Ensure Even Lighting
Stand facing a light source, such as a window. Don't worry about the background.
Why customers choose PassportPhotos
Fast, guided, and backed by our acceptance guarantee.
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Three minutes of your time
Take the photo, watch the initial check pass, pay once. No account, no appointment, no line at a counter.
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Guided, then checked
The camera guides you while you take it. Software does the crop, the background and the measurements, then verifies the result against the official requirements before you pay.
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Accepted or double your money back
Add the Acceptance guarantee at checkout. If the authority rejects the photo, you get twice what you paid, to the card you used.
Accepted or double your money back
Every photo gets two automated checks: one while you take it, before you pay, and a final check of the finished photo before we release it. Add the Acceptance guarantee at checkout for $6.99 and that final check is stricter. If the consulate rejects the photo, email us within 14 days of the rejection and you get twice what you paid.
What the Schengen visa photo needs, in plain words
Most Schengen countries use the same 35 x 45 mm size. Face size and background vary a little by country.
Size
35 x 45 mm, in color, face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown, centered.
Background
Plain, light and even, no shadows. We use white, which Italy requires and the Netherlands and Spain accept.
Recent
Taken within the last 6 months.
Pose And Expression
Face the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.
Glasses And Coverings
Clear glasses are allowed. Your eyes must show clearly, with no glare on the lenses, and the frames must not cover your eyes. No sunglasses or tinted lenses. If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, keep the full face visible.
Printed, Not Uploaded
Hand in a printed photo. Consulates do not take a photo you upload yourself, and some take your photo at the appointment.
The software measures the size, the background, the pose, the expression, glasses and the light before you pay. It cannot see when the photo was taken, so take a new one for your application.
Where you need this photo
The photo goes in with your application at the consulate or visa center.
Short Stay Visa
Tourist, business and family visit visas for up to 90 days in the Schengen area.
Visa Centers
Visa centers take the printed photo with your application, unless they take one at the appointment.
Any Schengen Country
35 x 45 mm works for most Schengen countries. Apply at the consulate of your main destination.
Long Stay Visas
National visas often use the same 35 x 45 mm photo. Check the consulate's checklist.
Fingerprints And Photo
Visa centers usually take your fingerprints, and some take a digital photo at the appointment.
Printing
Print the 4x6 sheet on photo paper at 100% size, matte or glossy, and cut along the gray guides.
Schengen Visa Photo Near Me? Print a Checked One Instead
A Schengen application is handed in at a consulate or visa center with a printed 35 x 45 mm photo. A shop near you can print it, but it does not always get the head size right. Take the photo at home, let us check it, then print the sheet.
Prints at 35 x 45 mm
The sheet is laid out so every photo comes out at 35 x 45 mm on a standard 10 x 15 cm print, at any photo shop or on a home photo printer.
Done the Night Before
Make the photo the evening before your appointment, print it on the way, and bring it along with your passport and application form.
Head Height Measured
Visa centers return photos where the head is too small or too large. Yours is sized to the 32 to 36 mm head height most consulates use, before you pay, and the digital file comes too.
Schengen Visa Photo Price
| Photo and print sheetA 4x6 sheet to print plus the 35 x 45 mm file | $11.99 |
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| DeliveryBy email, within minutes of the final check | Included |
| Acceptance guaranteeOptional, added at checkout | +$6.99 |
Prices show in your currency where we can, and taxes, where they apply, show at checkout. You pay once, after the initial check has passed, and never before.
Why visa centers return photos, and how we catch it
The common problems:
- the wrong size, or a face too small or too large
- a patterned or dark background
- shadows or glare
- a photo printed too small or too large
The software builds the exact 35 x 45 mm photo and checks it before you pay. Print it at 100% size.
What we do not do to your photo
We crop it, size it, place your head correctly and set the background your document asks for. We do not change your face, your features, your eyes or your expression. A photo that looks like you is the whole point.
Sources: Schengen visa checklist, German Missions in the US, France-Visas FAQ and Schengen checklist, netherlandsworldwide.nl. Always check the checklist of the consulate you apply to.
FAQ
Schengen Visa Photo Questions, Answered
PassportPhotos.com is a private online photo service that makes 35 x 45 mm Schengen visa photos. We are not a consulate, a visa center or a government office.
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
A Schengen visa photo is 35 x 45 mm, with the face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown, on a plain light background.Can I take my Schengen visa photo as a selfie?
Yes, you can take your Schengen visa photo as a selfie, and it is the easiest way. Hold your phone at arm's length, about 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches) from your face, and the camera guide sets the distance and framing. The software then checks every rule before you pay. Prefer a helper or the timer? That works too.Can I upload my Schengen visa photo instead of printing it?
No, a Schengen visa application takes a printed 35 x 45 mm photo, and some consulates take your photo at the appointment. We give you a 4x6 sheet ready to print.Where do I print my Schengen visa photo?
Print your Schengen visa photo at any photo shop or pharmacy that prints 4x6 photos, or on photo paper at home. Print at 100% size, not fit to page, then cut along the gray guides.Is the Schengen visa photo the same for every country?
The 35 x 45 mm size is standard across Schengen countries. Face size and background vary: the Netherlands asks for a smaller face, 26 to 30 mm, and Germany prefers light gray. Check your consulate's checklist.Can I wear glasses in a Schengen visa photo?
Yes, clear glasses are allowed in a Schengen visa photo. Your eyes must show clearly, with no glare on the lenses, and the frames must not cover your eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed. If you see a reflection, tilt your head down a little.How recent does a Schengen visa photo need to be?
A Schengen visa photo must be taken within the last 6 months.Where can I get a Schengen visa photo near me?
Take it at home, then print it at any photo shop near you: we size the selfie to 35 x 45 mm, check it before you pay and email a 10 x 15 cm sheet ready to print. Bring the printed photo to your consulate or visa center appointment.Does the guarantee cover Schengen visas?
Yes. With the Acceptance guarantee, if the consulate rejects your photo, send us the written rejection within 14 days and you get double your money back.What happens to my photo afterward?
Used to make your photo and for nothing else. Deleted 30 days after delivery, never used to train AI.
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