Schengen visa photo specifications
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Size | 35×45 mm |
| Face height | 32–36 mm from chin to top |
| Background | Light grey or white (varies by consulate) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| Quantity | 2 photos (varies by consulate) |
Country-specific variations
While the Schengen zone has standardised requirements, individual consulates may have slight preferences:
- Germany: Strict enforcement, biometric compliance required.
- France: Light blue or white background accepted.
- Italy: White background preferred.
- Spain: White background, recent photo.
When in doubt, use a white background — it's universally accepted.
How to prepare
Take a passport-style photo, then resize with PhotoResizer.in to 35×45 mm equivalent (600×750 px). Use Background Changer for the correct background colour.
Technical Verification & Standards Compliance for Digital Submissions
When uploading photographs, signatures, or official records to government portals, visa processing systems, or recruitment boards, strict automated validation scripts evaluate both visual clarity and physical file parameters. Minor errors—such as non-standard aspect ratios, improper pixel dimensions, high compression artifacts, or unstripped EXIF headers—frequently trigger instant system rejections.
Image Dimension & Aspect Ratio Math
Official forms specify exact physical measurements (e.g., 3.5cm × 4.5cm) or pixel boundaries (e.g., 350×450px). Converting physical units into digital resolution requires applying exact DPI scales: Pixels = (Millimeters / 25.4) × DPI.
Local WebBrowser Compression Engine
PhotoResizer.in uses client-side HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly algorithms to compress image streams down to specific KB limits (10KB, 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB) entirely inside your web browser. Visual data never leaves your device.