Schengen & EU visa photo checker
Snap it from your phone, get the green light, download your photo and a compliance report. Checked against the official Schengen Area spec before you submit — nothing uploaded.
Schengen / EU Visa photo requirements
35 mm wide × 45 mm tall, light grey or white background, face 32–36 mm. The Schengen Visa Code (Regulation EC 810/2009) mandates the ISO/IEC 19794-5 biometric photo standard. Applies to all 27 Schengen member states.
- 35 mm wide × 45 mm tall, colour, JPEG
- Face 32–36 mm from chin to crown (70–80% of height)
- White or very light grey background, uniform, no shadows
- Neutral expression, looking straight ahead
- No glasses recommended (many consulates now refuse them)
- No head coverings except for religious reasons
- Taken within the last 6 months
Common rejection reasons
- Background too dark, coloured, or patterned
- Face too small in the frame
- Shadows behind the head
- Head tilted or off-centre
- Glasses (refused by increasing number of Schengen consulates)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Schengen visa photo size?
35 mm wide × 45 mm tall, with the face (chin to crown) 32–36 mm. This biometric standard applies to all 27 Schengen member states.
Can the background be white for a Schengen visa photo?
White or very light grey is acceptable. Avoid pure bright white or any tinted background. Light grey is safest across all Schengen consulates.
Which countries accept the same photo spec?
All 27 Schengen member states use the same 35×45 mm biometric photo standard, though individual consulates may have minor additional preferences.