Schengen Visa Photo Requirements & Online Maker

Print size35 × 45 mm
Digital size413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
BackgroundLight gray
File requirementsJPG
Head coverage70–80%

35x45mm (IEC/ISO standard). Face 70-80% of frame. Light gray background per ICAO.

official requirements

Why photos get rejected

  • Wrong dimensions or head size ratio for the specific document
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • File size exceeds the online application limit
  • Photo older than 6 months, or low resolution / pixelated

Other photo sizes