Valid for all 29 Schengen countries
Schengen Visa Photo Online – Ready in 3 Minutes
Take a picture with your smartphone and get a biometric 35×45 mm Schengen visa photo that meets the official requirements – no photo studio, no waiting.
Accepted for visa applications at VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS International and all Schengen embassies and consulates. 100% acceptance guarantee or your money back.
How to Get Your Schengen Visa Photo in 4 Steps
From your smartphone to a compliant visa photo – for adults, children and babies.
Take a Photo With Your Phone
Stand in front of a plain wall in daylight, facing a window. Look straight into the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
Automatic Biometric Check
We check the face position, head size and eye line against the ICAO biometric standard used for all Schengen visas.
Cropped to 35×45 mm
Your photo is cropped to exactly 35×45 mm, the head is sized to 32–36 mm and the background is replaced with a plain light background.
Download and Print
Download your digital photo and a 10×15 cm (4×6″) print template. Print it as a standard photo at any drugstore, photo kiosk or online print service for a few cents.
Schengen Visa Photo Requirements at a Glance
All Schengen states follow the same biometric standard. Your photo is automatically adjusted to these rules.
One Photo – Valid for All 29 Schengen Countries
Whether you apply for a visa for Germany, France, Italy, Spain or any other Schengen country: the photo requirements are identical. Apply at the consulate of the country where you will spend the most nights.
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions About Schengen Visa Photos
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
A Schengen visa photo is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm). The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 32–36 mm tall, which is 70–80% of the photo height. The background must be plain and light, and the photo must not be older than 6 months.
Will my photo be accepted at VFS Global, TLScontact or BLS?
Yes. Visa application centres and consulates check photos against the same ICAO biometric standard for all Schengen countries, and our photos are created to meet it. If your photo is rejected anyway, you get your money back under our 100% acceptance guarantee.
Can I take a Schengen visa photo with my smartphone?
Yes. Stand about 1–1.5 m in front of a plain wall in daylight and ask someone to take the picture at eye level. We crop the photo to 35×45 mm, adjust the head size and replace the background automatically.
Do I need a different photo for Germany, France or Italy?
No. All 29 Schengen countries use the same photo requirements for the short-stay Schengen visa, so one photo is valid regardless of which consulate you apply to.
How do I get printed photos?
After purchase you receive a digital photo and a 10×15 cm (4×6″) print template with several copies of your photo. Order it as a normal photo print at a drugstore, photo kiosk or online print service and cut the photos out.
How much does a Schengen visa photo cost?
The digital photo and the print template cost €6.99 in total. Printing the template as a standard photo usually costs only a few cents – much less than a photo studio or a photo booth.