What size is a Schengen Visa photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital export in this catalog is 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.

What is the Schengen Visa photo size in pixels?

413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.

Can I smile in a Schengen Visa photo?

Neutral expression, mouth closed

What background does a Schengen Visa photo need?

Plain light grey (#E6E6E6). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.

What head size does Schengen Visa require?

Chin-to-crown should occupy 70–80% of the photo height (31.5 mm (1.24 in) to 36.0 mm (1.42 in)).

Can I take a Schengen Visa photo with my phone?

Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.

Can I use an old Schengen Visa photo?

Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.

India · Tourist visa photo from India

Tourist / Schengen visa photo from India

Short-stay Schengen tourist visas share the same photo standard as other Schengen categories — 35×45 mm, light background, neutral expression.

A Schengen Visa photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), usually 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, with a light grey background and head height 70–80% of the frame. PicsForm maps this to EU Visa Code (Schengen) — not a single national authority (eur-lex.europa.eu) for Schengen / EU Visa, last checked Aug 18, 2026. Official size & rules

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Expected look · sample portraits

Schengen Visa sample 35×45-style crop 1 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 1

Schengen Visa sample 35×45-style crop 2 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 2

Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.

Exact photo specifications

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Digital pixels: 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Head height: 70–80% of frame
Eye line from bottom: 55–70%
Background: light grey (#E6E6E6)
Expression: Neutral expression required
Glasses: Not allowed
Head covering: Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
Typical max file size: 5000 KB
Common print: 1.38 × 1.77 in

Follow ICAO Doc 9303 style: no glasses, neutral face, plain background. Religious coverings usually OK if the face oval is fully visible.

Official reference: government source

Composition checklist

Face the camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
Keep the head inside the 70–80% height band.
Plain light grey background (#E6E6E6).
Closed-mouth neutral expression.
Remove glasses unless a medical exception applies.
No filters, beauty retouching, or cropped group photos.

Create this photo in PicsForm

Open Create with Schengen Visa pre-selected — you land on upload.
Upload or capture a clear portrait.
Review the compliance report; fix hard failures.
Download the digital file (and optional print sheet).

PicsForm helps you meet published rules but does not guarantee acceptance by any government or visa centre.

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Tourist / Schengen visa photo from India

Exact photo specifications

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