ISO 35×45mm baseline
Most Schengen consulates follow the ICAO/ISO standard for visa photos. This lets them reuse your image for visas and resident cards.
- Printed size: 35×45 mm.
- Digital equivalent: 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI.
- Background: uniform light grey or white.
Head coverage and pose
Your head must cover most of the frame while remaining fully visible.
- Head height: 70–80% of photo height (32–36mm).
- Face forwards, eyes level with the camera.
- Neutral expression; no smiling or exaggerated poses.
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