{"id":7177,"date":"2026-04-25T02:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T20:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=7177"},"modified":"2026-04-27T02:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:45:59","slug":"schengen-visa-photo-requirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Schengen Visa Photo Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When applying for Schengen Visa, it&#8217;s important to meet the Schengen Visa Photo Requirements. If you apply with incorrect size Schengen visa photo, your visa application might be cancelled. So, it&#8217;s necessary to understand the guidelines for Schengen visa photo size, recommended background color, facial expression\u00a0for Schengen Visa photos. In this guide, we will walk you through the correct way to capture and submit a photo that meets all Schengen visa photo requirements, ensuring your application is not delayed or rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a0140326cba5\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Guidelines_for_Schengen_Visa_Photo_Requirements\" title=\"Guidelines for Schengen Visa Photo Requirements\">Guidelines for Schengen Visa Photo Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Format_for_Schengen_visa_photo\" title=\"Format for Schengen visa photo:\">Format for Schengen visa photo:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Glasses\" title=\"Glasses:\">Glasses:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Head_covering_and_Hat\" title=\"Head covering and Hat:\">Head covering and Hat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Background_and_quality_of_a_photograph\" title=\"Background and quality of a photograph\">Background and quality of a photograph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Facial_expression_in_the_Schengen_visa_photo\" title=\"Facial expression in the Schengen visa photo\">Facial expression in the Schengen visa photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Schengen_visa_photo_resolution\" title=\"Schengen visa photo resolution\">Schengen visa photo resolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Schengen_visa_photo_specifications_for_Children\" title=\"Schengen visa photo specifications for Children\">Schengen visa photo specifications for Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Where_can_I_take_a_Schengen_visa_photo\" title=\"Where can I take a Schengen visa photo\">Where can I take a Schengen visa photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#How_to_get_passport_size_photo_for_Schengen_Visa\" title=\"How to get passport size photo for Schengen Visa\">How to get passport size photo for Schengen Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/25\/schengen-visa-photo-requirement\/#Why_to_choose_Itzeazy\" title=\"Why to choose Itzeazy?\">Why to choose Itzeazy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_Visa_photo_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Schengen Visa photo Requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>European Union follows common standard for Schengen Visa photos. This standard is based on guidelines set by International Civil Aviation Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements.webp\" alt=\"Schengen Visa photo Requirements\" class=\"wp-image-14917\" style=\"width:436px;height:436px\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements.webp 1080w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements-88x88.webp 88w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schengen-Visa-photo-Requirements-816x816.webp 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_Schengen_Visa_Photo_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Guidelines for Schengen Visa Photo Requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Format_for_Schengen_visa_photo\"><\/span><strong>Format for Schengen visa photo:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve your chances of Schengen Visa approval, you must follow specified format for schengen visa photo and its size. Your photo should be clear and high quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Photo size:<\/strong> Size must be 35 mm (width) \u00d7 45 mm (height)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Face Proportions:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>Your face should cover 70\u201380% of the photo. Your full face must be visible from chin to top of head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Side Visibility:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>Both sides of your face must be clearly visible. Face height should be between 32 mm and 36 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Width:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Face width should be between 27mm and 40mm to avoid rejection.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Centered Face:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>Your face should be in the center. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Clarity:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Photo must be sharp and clear. Your face should not look too small or unclear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glasses\"><\/span><strong>Glasses:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wear glasses in the photograph, your eyes should be clearly visible. Flash reflection of glasses should not be in photograph. Avoid heavy frames and if possible try to wear light glasses. Make sure glasses do not cover your face in the photo. And if possible, avoid wearing glasses. Sunglasses are strictly not allowed in Schengen visa photos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/no-sunglasses.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21134\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/no-flare.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21135\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head_covering_and_Hat\"><\/span><strong>Head covering and Hat:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head covering and hat is not allowed in the photograph. Any type of facial covering is not allowed. Your face must be fully visible, from forehead to chin with both edges clearly shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/face-must-not-be-covered.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21138\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_and_quality_of_a_photograph\"><\/span><strong>Background and quality of a photograph<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Background should be plain and light color. You must be alone in photo. No other person or object is allowed. You need to look at camera with neutral expressions on your face. Photo should be taken with high quality digital camera. Print it on good quality paper with high resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facial_expression_in_the_Schengen_visa_photo\"><\/span><strong>Facial expression in the Schengen visa photo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When taking your Schengen visa photo, follow these simple guidelines for facial expressions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Face the Camera:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;Look directly into the camera with your head centered in the photo. Avoid tilting or turning your head.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Clear Eyes:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;Ensure your eyes are fully visible without any obstruction from hair or eyeglass frames.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mouth Position:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Keep your mouth closed for the photo. While slight smile is acceptable, maintain closed-mouth position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Look-Sraight.webp\" alt=\"Look Straight to the camera\" class=\"wp-image-21123\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/eyes-must-be-visible.webp\" alt=\"eyes must be visible\" class=\"wp-image-21137\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_visa_photo_resolution\"><\/span><strong>Schengen visa photo resolution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To meet Schengen Visa photo standards, follow these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Resolution Range:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>Keep photo resolution between 600 dpi and 1200 dpi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Optimal Capture:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;For the best results, use a digital camera to capture the image.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Printing Quality:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>Print photo on high quality photo paper. This helps keep image clear and sharp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Size Specifications:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;The Schengen visa photo size should be 35mm in width and 45mm in height.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schengen_visa_photo_specifications_for_Children\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Schengen visa photo specifications for <\/strong>Children<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For children\u2019s Schengen visa photos, rules are slightly relaxed, especially for younger kids. Since it can be difficult for babies to look at the camera, some flexibility is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Face Proportion:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <\/span> Face should cover 50\u201380% of the photo <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vertical Face Height:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>Face height (chin to top of head) should be 22 -36 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Size:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Schengen visa photo size for children is same as for adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For very young children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Under 6 months:<\/strong> Photo can be taken while lying down or sitting. Eyes do not need to be open, and looking at the camera is not required. Background should be plain, and no hands or support should be visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under 5 years:<\/strong> Slight head tilt and non neutral expressions are acceptable. Eyes should be visible, but direct eye contact is not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_take_a_Schengen_visa_photo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Where can I take a Schengen visa photo<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>For Schengen visa photo, you can take photograph at any photo studio near you. Maximum photo studios have all the equipment for taking clear and high-resolution photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want, you can take photos at your home and also make sure all the requirements get fulfilled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application photos that do not match the standard will probably be rejected by the consulate or embassy officials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you apply online for the Schengen visa then you need to scan or upload the photograph. For that, you need to take care of  the photo requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_passport_size_photo_for_Schengen_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How to get passport size photo for Schengen Visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Prepare the Setting &#8211; Choose spot with even light, near a window or in shade. Stand in front of a plain, light colour wall to meet Schengen photo rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Take the Photo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your face occupies\u00a070 &#8211; 80% of the photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a prop to get the perfect angle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take&nbsp;multiple shots&nbsp;to choose from later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a&nbsp;timer&nbsp;to avoid camera shake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Upload and Edit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Upload your selected photo to&nbsp;any passport photo web application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crop it to the&nbsp;Schengen visa photo size (35&#215;45 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the cropped file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the final photo has the correct size, plain background, centered face, visible eyes, and a neutral expression.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/11\/schengen-visa-fee-from-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9002\">Schengen Visa Fees from India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/reasons-for-schengen-visa-rejection\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16326\">Schengen Visa Rejection Reasons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/08\/22\/minimum-bank-balance-for-schengen-visa\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7227\">Minimum Bank Balance for Schengen Visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the photo size for Schengen visa in CM<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"sc_fs_faq__figure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-150x150.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"passport size photo \"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq__image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-150x150.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"passport size photo \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The photo size for a Schengen visa in centimeters is\u00a03.5 x 4.5 cm.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Are all Schengen Visa photos the same?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, the Schengen visa photograph requirements and specifications are uniform across all Schengen area member countries. It includes Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and others.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4> Can I use a 2&#215;2 photo for a Schengen visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"sc_fs_faq__figure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-1-150x150.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Photo Requirement for Tourist Visa for Indians\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq__image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-1-150x150.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Photo Requirement for Tourist Visa for Indians\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, a 2&#215;2 photo is not suitable for a Schengen visa. The required photo size is\u00a035&#215;45 mm, which is a different dimension than a 2&#215;2 photo.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What are the photo specifications for Schengen visa 2025?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The photo specifications for a Schengen visa are &#8211; size must be 35&#215;45 mm, background must be plain and in light color. Face must be in center, with visible eyes, and neutral expression. Face should occupy 70 -80% of the photo.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4> What are the photo requirements for VFS?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>VFS photo requirements are the same as Schengen visa rules. Photo size must be 35\u00d745 mm and taken within last 6 months. It should be colour photo with plain, light background, neutral expression, even lighting, and proper brightness. Your face should cover 70- 80% of the photo, with eyes open and clearly visible, both sides of the face shown, and no hair over eyes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I use an old photo for a Schengen visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, Schengen visa photo  should not be older than 6 months. It must be recent one.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can a Schengen visa be rejected due to photo?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, if your photo does not meet Schengen visa guidelines, your visa application may get rejected.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the photo size for Schengen visa in CM\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>The photo size for a Schengen visa in centimeters is\u00a03.5 x 4.5 cm.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t,\n\t\t\t\t\t\"image\" : {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\" : \"ImageObject\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"contentUrl\" : \"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-150x150.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Are all Schengen Visa photos the same?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, the Schengen visa photograph requirements and specifications are uniform across all Schengen area member countries. 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The required photo size is\u00a035x45 mm, which is a different dimension than a 2x2 photo.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t,\n\t\t\t\t\t\"image\" : {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\" : \"ImageObject\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"contentUrl\" : \"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-1-150x150.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the photo specifications for Schengen visa 2025?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>The photo specifications for a Schengen visa are - size must be 35x45 mm, background must be plain and in light color. Face must be in center, with visible eyes, and neutral expression. 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