Schengen Visa Photo photo & signature size
The upload requirements for the Schengen Visa Photo application — and free tools that produce exact-size files without uploading anything to a server.
Photo
- Dimensions
- 35 × 45 mm
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- light grey/white
Face covers 70–80% of the photo height.
Make this photoHow to prepare your files for Schengen visa
- 1Crop to 35×45 mm with Passport Photo Maker — the Schengen Visa preset is built in.
- 2Use a plain light background; the maker fills it for you.
- 3Print copies with Print Sheet Maker if the consulate wants physical photos.
Specs reflect the ICAO-aligned Schengen visa photo specification, verified for the 2025. Requirements can change with each notification — always confirm against the current official notice before submitting. Report a change.
Frequently asked
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
35×45 mm on a light background, with the face covering 70–80% of the height — the ICAO standard size across Europe.