Schengen Visa Photo — Online, Approved First Time
Take or upload a photo. Our AI cuts it to the exact official spec, fixes the background and verifies every measurable rule — on your device, in seconds.
Schengen Visa photo requirements
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI |
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | light-grey |
- ICAO 9303-compliant biometric photo, width 35–40mm accepted (height fixed at 45mm)
- Applies to all 29 Schengen states — one spec, 29 country landing pages
- Auto-reject conditions: shadows, red-eye, hair over eyes, tilted head, busy background, second person or objects in frame
- Photo must be ≤6 months old; glasses must have no tint/reflection and frames must not cover eyes
Requirements verified against the official authority: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Schengen Visa photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a schengen visa photo need to be?
35×45mm at 300 DPI.
What background do I need for a Schengen Area schengen visa?
The background must be light grey, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 70–80% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a schengen visa photo?
ICAO 9303-compliant biometric photo, width 35–40mm accepted (height fixed at 45mm) Applies to all 29 Schengen states — one spec, 29 country landing pages Auto-reject conditions: shadows, red-eye, hair over eyes, tilted head, busy background, second person or objects in frame Photo must be ≤6 months old; glasses must have no tint/reflection and frames must not cover eyes
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Schengen Area spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a schengen visa photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.