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Schengen visa photo size
A Schengen visa photo is 35 × 45 millimeters. On the spec most missions repeat, the head is 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown, and the eyes sit at least 13 mm above the chin.
Start with a photo
Drop a photo here, or use the buttons.
JPEG or PNG. The file is read in this browser and is not uploaded.
Live view is mirrored on a front camera. The photo you keep is not.
Drag to move the crop. Arrow keys nudge. Plus and minus zoom.
Compliance check
PassOkay crops and checks. It does not replace the background, apply filters, or retouch the face.
These checks are estimates. They are not an acceptance decision, and PassOkay is not a government site. Head height is guessed from the chin and forehead, so nudge the crop if the guides miss the hair.
Schengen states follow ICAO, then add small local differences. The numbers on this page match the photo page published by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is the plain-language version of that ICAO layout. If the consulate handling your file publishes its own sheet, use that sheet.
The background is plain and light. The expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open. PassOkay crops and checks. It does not whiten the background.
Size and file
| Size | 35 × 45 mm. ICAO compliant. Some missions add their own notes. |
|---|---|
| Pixels | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI |
| Head | Typically 32–36 mm chin to crown. Eyes to chin at least 13 mm on the Czech ministry spec. |
| Background | Plain light background |
| File | Color JPEG. The consulate that receives your application decides. |
| How recent | Recent, often 6 months. Check the mission. |
| Glasses | Usually no |
How to do it
- Confirm the mission. Look up the consulate or visa center that will receive the application. Most want 35 × 45 mm.
- Crop the head to 32–36 mm. That is about 71–80% of the 45 mm height. The checker uses that range, plus the eyes-to-chin minimum.
- Print or upload what they asked for. The 4×6 sheet holds several 35 × 45 mm copies. Some centers want a digital file instead.
Questions
What is the Schengen visa photo size?
35 mm wide by 45 mm high. Head typically 32–36 mm. Eyes to chin at least 13 mm.
Do all Schengen countries use the same photo?
The ICAO base is shared. A mission can still add a rule. Check the one where you apply.
Can I use a US 2×2 photo instead?
No. A 2×2 inch photo is square and larger. Schengen wants 35 × 45 mm.
Specs last checked . Checked against the EU Schengen visa page and the Czech foreign ministry photo page.