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Schengen Visa Photo Maker (35x45 mm)

Official photo generator for European Schengen Visa applications across all 27 member states including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Switzerland.

๐Ÿ“ 35 x 45 mm (Width x Height)๐Ÿ‘ค Head Height: 32mm โ€“ 36mm (70-80%)๐ŸŽจ Light Grey / Off-White Background๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ All 27 EU States
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Schengen Visa 35x45mm Studio

50.8 x 50.8 mm (2 x 2 in)300 DPI (600x600 px)

US Passport & Visa standard. Plain white background. No glasses.

Photo Alignment & Crop

Drag photo to align eyes & chin within the biometric guide.

Zoom1.0x
Straighten / Rotate0ยฐ
Brightness100%
Contrast100%
100% Free ForeverยทUnlimited DownloadsยทNo WatermarksยทNo Credits or Sign-Up
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Official Schengen Visa Photo Specifications

Standardized across all VFS Global, TLScontact, and BLS International visa processing centers.

โœ“ Essential Requirements

  • โ€ขSize & Framing: 35 mm width by 45 mm height. The face must cover 70% to 80% of the vertical space (32mm to 36mm).
  • โ€ขBackground Tone: Plain light background (light grey or light off-white). No patterns or objects.
  • โ€ขFacial Biometrics: Neutral expression with mouth shut. Eyes looking straight into camera with pupils clearly defined.
  • โ€ขLighting: Uniform lighting on both sides of the face with no facial shadowing.

โœ— Rejection Risks

  • โ€ขHeavy Frames: Eyeglasses with thick or dark frames that obscure the eyes will be flagged.
  • โ€ขSmiling with Teeth: A toothy smile changes biometric distance measurements and is forbidden.
  • โ€ขRed Eye: Flash-induced red eye is non-compliant.
  • โ€ขUnnecessary Cost: Avoid paying โ‚ฌ10+ per set at visa centers. Download your free print sheet here and print for pennies.