Schengen Visa Photograph Requirements & Specifications

When you apply for a visa to Europe, photos are among the vital requirements for completing your application. No matter what visa type you apply for, you will always be required to submit two photos alongside the other documents.

Schengen Visa Photo Requirements

The photograph specifications for any short-term Schengen visa application are:

• Two identical photos. Not older than six months.

• Photo size: 35x45mm.

• In colour. No black and white

• The head should take 70-80% of the photo.

• Light-coloured background. Light grey is suggested. No patterns.

• The applicant should be looking straight at the camera.

• Neutral facial expression. No smile and mouth closed

• Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.