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🇪🇺 Schengen Visa Photo Online

A Schengen visa photo must follow the ICAO standard used across all 29 Schengen countries. SnapIDs guides your camera, then frames the photo to the exact 35 x 45 mm size with the correct head height and a light, even background.

The same format is accepted for visa applications to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the rest of the Schengen area.

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Schengen Visa Photo Online requirements

Official specification: 35 x 45 mm

Dimensions35 x 45 mm
Head heightAbout 32 to 36 mm (70 to 80% of the photo)
BackgroundLight grey or white, plain and even
Resolution600 DPI, color

Photo rules

Common reasons photos get rejected

How SnapIDs gets it right

Most rejections come from the wrong head size, a bad background, or glare. SnapIDs solves this before you even take the shot. A live coach checks your distance, centering, head angle, eyes, expression and lighting in real time, and only captures when every check passes. The photo is then framed mathematically to the exact 35 x 45 mm specification, and the background is cleaned to a compliant white, while your face is never altered.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Schengen visa photo?

A Schengen visa photo is 35 x 45 mm, with the head taking up roughly 70 to 80% of the height (about 32 to 36 mm) on a light, plain background.

Is the same photo valid for all Schengen countries?

Yes. The 35 x 45 mm ICAO format is accepted by all Schengen member states, so the same photo works for a French, German, Italian, Spanish or other Schengen visa.

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