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Verified August 26, 2026 - Private browser tool
Create a 35x45mm visa photo and check consulate-specific rules before applying.
Direct answer: Many Schengen visa photo instructions use a 35mm x 45mm photo. Requirements can vary by country, consulate, and application channel, so this page uses a common Schengen-style preset and asks you to confirm the destination office rules before submission.
Take a forward-facing photo against a plain white/light background. 100% private — processed locally on your device.
Used by many European visa photo instructions.
Treat this as a guide, not a guarantee for every consulate.
Confirm the consulate accepts home or kiosk prints.
Quality check: Use a recent, sharp, front-facing photo with even lighting, eyes open, neutral expression, and no harsh shadows.
Background check: Use the background color listed by the destination agency. White or off-white is common, but not universal.
Acceptance limit: This tool crops, resizes, and exports images. It cannot guarantee government or portal acceptance, and it cannot verify identity, biometric acceptability, image recency, photographer-stamp rules, or final portal acceptance.
Printing: Print 4x6 sheets at 100% actual size with no border and no fit-to-page scaling, then measure the final photo before cutting.
Direct answer
Many Schengen visa photo instructions use a 35mm x 45mm photo. Requirements can vary by country, consulate, and application channel, so this page uses a common Schengen-style preset and asks you to confirm the destination office rules before submission.