Schengen visa photo, 35 × 45 mm.
A biometric 35 × 45 mm photo with the face filling 70–80% of the height, as the German missions' specimen sheet sets out. Mark your head and chin and print the 4 × 6 in sheet.
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Choose a photoA head-and-shoulders photo against a plain wall, taken from about 1.5 m (5 ft) away. JPEG, PNG or HEIC.
Add file
- Drag the blue lines to the top of your head (including hair) and the bottom of your chin.
- Drag the gold line to your eyes and the purple line to the middle of your face.
- Press Make my photo. Moving a line afterwards updates it.
Schengen visa photoWaiting for a photo
- Size–
- Face–
- Background–
- Pose–
- Edits–
Before you upload, check yourself
The official rules
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Face | Chin to top of head is 70–80% of the photo height |
| Background | One colour, no shadows, clear contrast |
| Pose | Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking into the camera |
| Edits | In colour, not retouched, no filter |
Official sources
- Schengen visa checklist (German Missions in the US)Checked 21 October 2026.
- Specimen photos for biometric passport photos (German Federal Ministry of the Interior, October 2024)Checked 21 October 2026.
Questions
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
35 × 45 mm. The German missions' specimen sheet asks for the face, chin to top of head, to fill 70–80% of the height.
How do I print it?
Download the 4 × 6 in print sheet and print it at actual size on photo paper, then cut along the marks.