Schengen Visa Photo 35x45mm Checker and Online Maker

Official Schengen Visa Photo Dimensions & Requirements (35x45mm)

Schengen visa photos use the ICAO-style 35x45mm biometric format, but small differences between consulates can still cause confusion. The crop must keep the face centered, the head tall enough, and the background clean enough for the specific application.

• Size: 35mm width x 45mm height.
• Head Size: 32-36mm (70-80% of the photo height, per ICAO Doc 9303).
• Background: Light grey or plain white (check specific consulate).
• Looking: Directly at the camera.

Why Schengen Visa Photos Get Rejected

Whether you are applying to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, or the Netherlands, the most common problems are wrong 35x45mm framing, head size outside the biometric range, glasses, uneven background, and shadows around the face.

• Use a 35mm x 45mm portrait crop, not a square passport photo.
• Keep chin-to-crown head height in the accepted biometric range.
• Use a plain white or light grey background based on the consulate guidance.
• Remove glasses and avoid face shadows before submitting.

Preview the Corrected 35x45mm Photo First

VisaPhotoCheck shows the corrected crop and measurements before payment, so you can see whether the file is ready before unlocking the final JPG and print sheet.