Schengen Area Schengen visa (C) Photo Requirements
The complete spec for a Schengen Area Schengen visa (C) photo, and how to hit it at home.
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
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| Digital | 420 × 560 min |
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| Head height | 70–80% of height |
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| Background | White or light grey |
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| Fine print | Face fully visible; no glare on glasses; recent 6 months. |
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How to shoot it
- Daylight facing a window, plain white or light grey wall — see the lighting tutorial.
- Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
- Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
- Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.
Other specs
FAQ
What size is a Schengen Area Schengen visa (C) photo?
35 × 45 millimetres (420 × 560 min in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be 70–80% of height of the frame.
What background does the Schengen Area Schengen visa (C) photo need?
White or light grey. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. Face fully visible; no glare on glasses; recent 6 months.