Resize Photo for a Schengen Visa

Get a 35×45 mm ICAO-compliant photo for any Schengen visa application, whether France, Germany, Italy, Spain or the rest. Free, private, no upload.

Output size:413 × 531 px· 35 × 45 mm @ 300 DPI · white/light grey bg

Fits your entire image inside the frame, padding with white if the shape differs. Nothing is cut off. Best for ID photos and logos.

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Need the face positioned exactly to spec?

This tool sets the exact pixel size. For precise head placement and centering, crop your photo to the right frame first, then resize here. Open the Crop tool.

35 × 45 mm @ 300 DPI · white/light grey bg

Schengen Visa Photo Requirements

The Schengen visa photo standard is set by the EU Visa Code (Regulation (EC) 810/2009) and the ICAO Doc 9303 standard, so it's the same across all 29 Schengen countries. The photo must be 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall. Official requirements: • Size: 35 × 45 mm; you usually need two identical photos • Face must fill 70–80% of the frame; head height 32–36 mm from chin to crown • Background: plain and uniform, white or light grey, with clear contrast to your face and hair • Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open, looking straight at the camera • Shoulders square to the camera, no tilt or turn • Taken within the last 6 months Good to know: • Because the standard is ICAO-based, the same photo works whether you apply through France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands or any other Schengen state. • Individual consulates and VFS centres can be stricter on details like head size and lighting. How to use this page: • "Fit" keeps your whole head inside the 35 × 45 mm frame on a white background • Frame your head first with our Crop tool for the 70–80% face-size rule

What are the dimensions of a Schengen visa photo?

A Schengen visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, about 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, on a plain white or light grey background, following the ICAO standard used by all 29 Schengen countries. This tool sets the exact pixels; it does not verify head height or lighting.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is a Schengen visa photo?

35 × 45 mm, ICAO-compliant, and you typically need two identical copies. The same size applies to every Schengen country.

Does the same photo work for all Schengen countries?

Yes. The 35 × 45 mm ICAO standard is defined by the EU Visa Code, so it's identical for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the rest of the 29 Schengen states.

How much of the frame should my face fill?

70–80%, with a head height of about 32–36 mm from chin to crown. Crop to frame it before resizing. Open the Crop tool

What background does a Schengen visa photo need?

A plain, uniform white or light grey background with clear contrast to your face and hair. No shadows, patterns or gradients.

Is my photo private?

Yes. It's resized in your browser and never uploaded anywhere.