Common 35×45mm Schengen visa photo format
Create photo files for many Schengen visa applications on your iPhone. Supports common 35×45mm presets for Schengen Standard, Italy Visa, Spain from US (2×2 inch), and Netherlands Visa. Print layouts and digital export available.
Download on the App StoreOn-screen guide to align your face with ICAO-based 35×45mm framing.
Schengen Standard, Italy, Spain (US), or Netherlands — each sized to that requirement.
4×6 inch (6-up) or L-size (4-up) sheets for photo-lab or convenience-store printing.
Import, face detection, adjustments, and export all run on your iPhone — nothing uploaded.
Export 35×45mm JPEG for most Schengen applications, or 2×2 inch (51×51mm) for Spain (US).
Review face position, head size, background, and glasses before you save.
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Even a slightly non-compliant photo can be rejected during your application. Check these points before saving.
These are the official composition requirements from Schengen member state specifications. Keep face position and margins close to this template.
| Format | JPEG |
| Common size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 70–80% of image (approx. 32–36 mm) |
| Eye position | Mid-upper area |
| Background | Plain white / light grey |
| Glasses | Not recommended |
| Digital upload | Requirements vary by portal |
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 70–80% (approx. 32–36 mm) |
| Eye height | 28–35 mm from bottom |
| Top space | 2–5 mm |
| Chin to bottom | ≥ 7 mm |
| Paper | Photo paper, glossy or matte |
| Actual size / no scaling |
Source: ICAO and Schengen visa photo requirements
The person faces forward, background is white, and the face is clearly visible with a natural expression.
These are common reasons a photo may be rejected during a Schengen visa application.
The Schengen authorities do not accept photos that have been digitally altered to change your appearance. This includes enlarging eyes, smoothing skin excessively, modifying facial features, removing moles or scars, or applying AI-generated changes. Do not use background replacement or heavy edits for submitted photos. This app mainly helps with framing, sizing, preview, and export. Use a plain background when taking the photo rather than editing it afterwards.
Official guidance Schengen Visa Photo Requirements
The most common size for Schengen visa photos is 35×45mm. However, some application centers (such as Spain's BLS centers in the US) may require 2×2 inch (51×51mm) photos instead. Always check with the specific embassy, consulate, or visa application center.
35×45mm is the most common format for Schengen visa applications, but exceptions exist. For example, Spain from US applicants may need 2×2 inch photos per BLS International instructions. Always confirm with your application center.
Spain's visa application centers in the United States (operated by BLS International) require US passport-size photos (2×2 inches / 51×51mm) instead of the standard Schengen 35×45mm. This is a location-specific exception. Always verify with BLS or the Spanish consulate before your appointment.
Many Schengen countries accept the same 35×45mm photo, but requirements may vary by embassy, consulate, or visa application center (VFS, TLScontact, BLS). Digital upload requirements also differ by portal. Always check with the specific office you are applying through.
Glasses are not recommended. Removing them before taking your photo is the safest option. If you must wear them, ensure your eyes are clearly visible, with no glare, reflections, tinted lenses, or frames covering the eyes.
Background replacement is not recommended for submitted photos. Instead, take your photo against a plain white, off-white, or light grey background with no shadows. Digitally replacing the background may cause rejection.
A plain white, off-white, or light grey background is generally required. Use a plain background when taking the photo rather than editing it afterwards. Photos with colored, patterned, or dark backgrounds may be rejected.
Common rejection reasons: wrong dimensions, face off-center or wrong size, shadows on face or background, glasses with glare or frames covering eyes, hair covering eyes, dark background, blurry image, unnatural expression, head tilted, or excessive digital retouching.
It depends on the application center. Many require printed 35×45mm photos at your appointment, while some online portals require digital upload with specific pixel and file size requirements. Check the official submission instructions for your application.
No. This app only helps you create and format photo files. You must submit your application yourself through the official government portal or authorized visa center.
No. This app is an independent photo formatting tool. It is not affiliated with any government, embassy, consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, or BLS International.
No. This app helps format your photo based on published specifications, but acceptance is determined by the embassy, consulate, or visa center. Requirements may change, so always check the latest official guidance.
No. All photo processing, face detection, and JPEG export happen entirely on your iPhone. Only App Store billing uses the network, and it never includes your photo data.
The app generates 4×6 inch (6-up) or L-size (4-up) print layouts. Save to your photo library and print at a photo lab, convenience store, or home printer. Use photo paper at actual size with no scaling. Check whether your application requires printed photos or digital upload.
The same requirements generally apply to children: plain light background, facing forward, eyes open, no glasses recommended. For infants, lay the child on a white sheet and photograph from above, or use a car seat with a white cloth draped over it.
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