Schengen Visa photo maker
Upload a photo and get a Schengen Visa photo sized and ready in seconds. Free, no account, nothing leaves your browser.
Requirements
European Union's Schengen Visa requires a printed photo of 35x45 mm with a white background.
- ✅ Size in millimeter: 35x45 mm
- ✅ Size in centimeter: 3.5x4.5 cm
- ✅ Size in inches: 1.37x1.77 Inch
- ✅ White Background
- ✅ Neutral expression
- ✅ No head tilt
- ✅ No glasses
- ✅ No heavy makeup
Print at the actual size, 35x45 mm, at a pharmacy, photo shop or copy center. Don't let the printer "fit to page", it will come out the wrong size.
Head size and position
Chin to crown should be 32-36 mm, about 70-80% of the 35x45mm frame.
Digital file (if applying online)
Most Schengen consulates still want a printed photo attached to the paper application, digital-only submission is less common than for passport renewals.
Common reasons photos get rejected
- Assuming every Schengen country accepts the same background. White is accepted everywhere and is the safest default, but Germany and the Netherlands commonly expect light grey and France expects light grey or blue.
- Printing on glossy or inkjet paper, most consulates want proper photo paper.
- Photo older than 6 months.
- Shadows from an overhead light.
Taking the photo at home
- Use a plain white background unless you know the specific consulate wants grey.
- Print at a photo shop rather than at home on an inkjet printer.
- Check the exact requirements page for the specific country's consulate or visa center you're applying through, since enforcement varies slightly.
- Take the photo within the last 6 months.
Requirements are set at the EU level but enforcement details vary a little by consulate. When in doubt, white background and a professional print are accepted everywhere in the Schengen area.
FAQ
What size is a Schengen Visa photo?
35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm, 1.37x1.77 Inch).
What background does it need?
White Background.
Can I make it online for free?
Yes. Upload a photo to the free tool, it removes the background and crops it to the required size automatically. Nothing is uploaded to a server, it runs entirely in your browser.
It also works as European Union's biometric photo.