Zee Online ToolsSchengen visa photo size and resizer
35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in), which is 413 x 531 px at 300 dpi. Crop your photo below; it never leaves your device.
Quick answer: the Schengen visa photo is 35 x 45 mm. Not confirmed on the official page yet
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Drag the picture, use the sliders, or press the arrow keys while the preview is focused. Keep the face centred and fully visible.
Schengen visa photo size at a glance
| Printed size | 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 x 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 x 1063 px |
| Source | European Commission visa policy |
| Reviewed |
Official requirements
Not confirmed on the official page yet
There is no single official page: 35 x 45 mm is the common standard, but your consulate decides.
We could not read an official page for this document, so we are not listing a rule-by-rule summary. Open European Commission visa policy or your application instructions and compare them with the size above.
Each consulate or visa centre sets its own rules for background and digital files. Confirm with the one you apply to.
Can this tool prepare a photo for Schengen area?
Schengen visa photo rules are applied by each consulate or visa application centre, and they can differ on background colour and digital file limits. Treat 35 x 45 mm as a starting point and follow the instructions of the office you apply to.
How to prepare the photo
- Take or choose a front-facing photo with the whole head and shoulders visible, in even light, against a plain background.
- Choose Schengen visa photo in the tool above. It sets the crop to 35 x 45 mm.
- Drag, zoom or use the arrow keys to centre the face. Keep the head fully inside the frame.
- If the upload form has a KB limit, enter it in the tool, or run the result through the image compressor.
- Download, open the file at full size, and compare it with the checklist from European Commission visa policy before you submit.
Common reasons photos are refused
General reasons issuers refuse photos (not specific to this issuer):
- Blurry, grainy or low-resolution images.
- Shadows on the face or on the background behind the head.
- A smile, open mouth or any expression other than a neutral one.
- Eyes closed, partly covered by hair, or hidden by glare on glasses.
- A head that is tilted, turned, or not centred in the frame.
- A background that is patterned, dark, or too close in colour to the face or clothing.
- Photos that have been retouched, filtered or heavily edited.
How this size compares
| Document | Size (mm) | At 300 dpi |
|---|---|---|
| US passport photo | 51 x 51 | 602 x 602 px |
| UK passport photo | 35 x 45 | 413 x 531 px |
| Schengen visa photo | 35 x 45 | 413 x 531 px |
| Canadian passport photo | 50 x 70 | 591 x 827 px |
| Australian passport photo | 35 x 45 | 413 x 531 px |
| Pakistan CNIC / NICOP photo | 35 x 45 | 413 x 531 px |
Does the upload form also set a file-size limit? Enter a maximum KB in the tool above, or use the image compressor.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Schengen visa photo in pixels?
35 x 45 mm is 413 x 531 px at 300 dpi and 827 x 1063 px at 600 dpi. Check the issuer for any digital upload limits.
What is the Schengen visa photo size in inches?
35 x 45 mm is 1.38 x 1.77 inches.
How recent must the photo be?
We could not confirm the current limit on an official page, so check the issuer's instructions. Issuers commonly ask for a recent photo that shows how you look now.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping and resizing happen in your browser.
Will this guarantee my photo is accepted?
No. It sets the size only. Head position, lighting, expression and background are checked separately by the issuer.
Other photo sizes
US passport photo · UK passport photo · Canadian passport photo · Australian passport photo · Pakistan CNIC / NICOP photo