Schengen Visa Visa Photo Maker
A Schengen visa photo is 35×45mm and follows the ICAO biometric standard used across all 29 Schengen countries. The safe background is light grey — some states accept white, but Switzerland requires grey — and your face should fill about 70–80% of the frame. This maker sets all of it automatically.
Accepted for: Schengen Visa (all 29 states).
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Schengen Visa visa photo requirements
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #DCDCDC
- Digital size
- ~413×531px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- strongly discouraged
- Expression
- neutral only
Good to know
ICAO Doc 9303 standard (per EU Visa Code Reg. 810/2009 Art.13(4)). Background colour is the main per-state variation: France officially accepts white; Switzerland requires grey and rejects white; light grey satisfies all. Default to light grey. 29 Schengen states as of 2026 (Bulgaria & Romania joined 2025-01-01). Same 35x45mm applies to most EU national passports too.
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Schengen / ICAO photo specification
Schengen visa photos are 35×45mm, taken recently, with the face filling roughly 70–80% of the frame and measuring 32–36mm chin to crown. The ICAO biometric standard requires a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible, and no glasses. Even lighting with no shadows is essential.
Background: light grey, not white
Some states officially accept white (France, for example), but others are stricter — Switzerland requires a grey background and rejects pure white. A plain light grey is the safest universal choice across the Schengen area, and this maker defaults to it so one photo works for any member state.
One photo for any Schengen country
Because the standard is shared, the same 35×45mm light-grey photo is accepted whether you apply through Germany, France, Italy, Spain or any other Schengen member. Still check your specific consulate's notes, as a few add their own preferences.
Meeting the Schengen Visa upload file-size limit
If your portal or form needs a smaller file, compress your finished photo to an exact size — your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
35×45mm, following the ICAO biometric standard, with the head 32–36mm from chin to crown and the face filling about 70–80% of the frame.
What background colour should a Schengen visa photo have?
Light grey is the safest universal choice. Some states accept white (e.g. France), but Switzerland requires grey and rejects white — so the tool defaults to light grey, which every consulate accepts.
Does the same photo work for every Schengen country?
Yes — the 35×45mm ICAO standard is shared across all 29 Schengen countries, so one compliant photo works whether you apply through Germany, France, Italy, Spain and so on.
Are glasses allowed in a Schengen visa photo?
No — the ICAO biometric standard requires glasses to be removed, with both eyes clearly visible and no glare.
What size is a Schengen Visa visa photo?
A Schengen Visa visa photo is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a Schengen Visa visa photo need?
Light, uniform. Light grey is the safest universal choice; white is officially accepted by some states (e.g. France) but NOT by Switzerland, which requires a grey background.. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a Schengen Visa visa photo?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a Schengen Visa visa photo?
Glasses: strongly discouraged. Expression: neutral only.
What file size does the Schengen Visa online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal — check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the Schengen Visa visa photo maker free and private?
Yes — free, no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.