Schengen visa photo 35 × 45 mm

Schengen visa photos are ICAO-compliant, 35 × 45 mm, with the face 32–36 mm high, no older than six months.

Schengen photo 35 × 45 mm — 35 × 45 mm

• Colour photo, 35 × 45 mm; chin to crown 32–36 mm (about 71–80% of the height)
• Plain, uniform light background — Germany accepts white or grey; France accepts light blue or light grey, never white
• No older than six months; facing the camera square-on, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open; no shadows
• Sharp, high-resolution print on quality photo paper with no marks or creases

Other rules

• France asks for two photos; Germany for at least one. Check the destination country's checklist.
• ICAO photos must not be digitally altered, so Official-ready keeps your original background — stand against a plain light-grey or white wall (not white for France).
• Germany allows a recent photo to be scanned at the application centre; no digital file size is published.

Official sources (last checked 2 Nov 2026)

• European Commission — Applying for a Schengen visa (current)
• France-Visas photograph requirements (current)
• German Missions in India — Schengen visa FAQ (03.06.2026)

Questions

What is the Schengen visa photo size?

35 × 45 mm, with the face (chin to crown) 32–36 mm high, ICAO compliant, taken within six months.

Can a Schengen photo have a white background?

Germany accepts white or grey; France forbids white. Light grey is accepted by both, so GetSetPic uses light grey.

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