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Schengen Visa Photo Requirements · 27 EU countries
Schengen Visa Photo Requirements 2026
Every EU consulate follows the same rules under Regulation (EC) 810/2009: 35×45 mm, light grey background, ICAO 9303. Get a compliant Schengen visa photo online in 30 seconds.
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Where this photo is accepted
Type C — short-stay Schengen visa
Tourism, business and family visits up to 90 days in any Schengen country.
Type D — long-stay national visa
Study, work and family-reunion visas over 90 days.
EU residence permit
Titre de séjour, Aufenthaltstitel, permesso di soggiorno and similar national permits.
VFS / TLScontact submissions
Every third-party visa centre worldwide (VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS).
Schengen Visa Photo Specifications
Size35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
BackgroundPlain light grey, uniform
Head size32–36 mm chin to crown (70–80% of frame)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, both eyes visible
GlassesNot allowed (medical exceptions only)
StandardICAO 9303 biometric
Resolution600 DPI, print-ready JPEG
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a Schengen visa photo?+
All 27 Schengen countries accept the same 35×45 mm biometric photo aligned with ICAO 9303: light grey background, head 32–36 mm chin to crown, neutral expression, taken in the last 6 months.
Is the same photo accepted by every Schengen consulate?+
Yes. The Schengen Visa Code (Regulation (EC) 810/2009) standardises photo requirements across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Austria and every other Schengen state.
Can I wear glasses in a Schengen visa photo?+
No. Since 2016 EU member states no longer accept photos with glasses except for documented medical reasons — and even then, no reflection and no tinted lenses.
Does this work for a residence permit or long-stay visa (Type D)?+
Yes. The same 35×45 mm ICAO 9303 format is used for Type C short-stay Schengen visas, Type D long-stay national visas, and EU residence permits (titre de séjour, Aufenthaltstitel, permesso di soggiorno).
Can I use it for VFS Global and TLScontact?+
Yes. VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS International and every other visa outsourcing centre accepts photos matching the 35×45 mm ICAO 9303 standard.
How much is a Schengen visa photo online?+
€5.90 — a fraction of a €10–15 booth or studio photo, with digital and printable versions included.
