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Schengen visa photo from India — match biometric 35×45 mm rules
Schengen applications are often delayed by photo rejections at VFS.
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Schengen applications are often delayed by photo rejections at VFS. We check the biometric spec so you know Ready, Review, or Retake before you travel to the centre.
Short answerA 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. Full rules
Expected look · sample portraits
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 camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
- Head 70–80% of frame.
- Plain light grey background.
- Neutral, closed mouth.
- Remove glasses (unless medical exception).
- No filters, beauty retouch, or group crops.
4 steps in PicsForm
- Create with Schengen Visa
- Upload a clear portrait
- Fix hard failures on the report
- Download digital or Print Ready
We match published rules — not a government acceptance guarantee.
FAQ
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 wear glasses in a Schengen Visa photo?
Not permitted
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.