Schengen visa photo online
To create a Schengen (Europe) visa photo to ICAO spec: upload your portrait below and the tool auto-crops to 35x45 mm, applies an even light-grey background, and sizes the face to 70-80% of height in about 60 seconds.
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Technical specs
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
- Pixel size
- About 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
- Resolution
- 300 DPI or higher for print quality
- Background
- Even light-grey (Schengen standard), or white
- File format
- JPG, PNG, HEIC from any phone or camera
- Standard
- ICAO 9303 — Schengen-area photo standard
Visa photo requirements
- Face size
- Face fills 70-80% of photo height (about 32-36 mm chin to crown)
- Recency
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Expression
- Face the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, no smile
- Glasses & accessories
- No hats; glasses must not reflect or cover the eyes
Important notes
- A light-grey background is safest across all Schengen states; Germany does not accept pure white.
- Neutral expression, no smile, mouth closed per the ICAO 9303 standard.
How it works
Three steps to an ICAO-compliant 35x45 mm Schengen visa photo from a phone shot.
Upload your portrait
Pick a straight-facing photo, eyes on camera. An iPhone or Android selfie in good light works fine.
Auto-edit
AI crops to 35x45 mm, applies an even light-grey background, and sizes the face per ICAO ratios.
Download the compliant file
Receive a 35x45 mm, 300 DPI file by email — ready to submit or print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
A Schengen visa photo is 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) with the face at 70-80% of height. This tool crops to the exact size and exports a 300 DPI file automatically.
What background does a Schengen visa photo need?
The Schengen standard prefers an even light-grey background; white is also widely accepted. The tool outputs the standard background and you can switch to white if required.
Can I use a self-shot photo from home?
Yes. Shoot with your phone's front camera in good light and the AI crops the 35x45 frame, replaces the background, and sizes the face automatically.
How much does it cost?
Uploading and previewing is free. Downloading the compliant file costs from 50,000 VND. Full pricing at /en/pricing.