Schengen Area
Schengen Visa Photo
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Schengen Visa Photo
Schengen Area- Dimensions
- 413 × 531 px35 × 45 mm
- File size
- under 500 KB
- Format
- JPEG
Last checked 2026-08-16. Confirm on European Commission, Visa policy, since requirements change without notice.
| Pixel dimensions | 413 × 531 px |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Maximum file size | 500 KB |
| Accepted formats | JPEG |
| Background | Plain light grey or light blue |
| Head height | 70–80% of image height |
Every rule
- 35 × 45 mm, 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
- JPEG under 500 KB for VFS Global submissions.
- Light grey or light blue background. The EU Visa Code is stricter than most standards here.
- Face must fill 70–80% of the frame, noticeably more than US requirements.
- Taken within the last 6 months.
What goes wrong
The rejections people actually hit with this requirement.
A photo accepted for a US visa is rejected for Schengen.
The head-size rule differs. Schengen wants the face at 70–80% of frame height; the US wants 50–69%. Recrop, do not just resize.
White background rejected.
Schengen guidance calls for light grey or light blue. Pure white is a frequent rejection reason.
Check the official source
These figures were last checked on 2026-08-16. Requirements change without notice and portals do not always announce it, so confirm before you submit anything with a deadline or a fee attached.
European Commission, Visa policy ↗