Schengen Visa Photo Size Guide for All 29 European Union Member Countries

Unified Schengen Area Biometric Standard (ICAO Doc 9303)

If you are planning to travel to Europe for tourism, business, or university studies, you will need a Schengen Visa. All 29 European member countries in the Schengen Zone—including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, Greece, and Switzerland—share identical biometric photo standards.

Because all member embassies use the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO Doc 9303) framework, one compliant 35x45mm photo works for every Schengen country.

Official 35x45 mm Schengen Visa Specifications

1. 1Dimensions: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high.
2. 2Head Height: Head length from chin to top of hair must measure 32 mm to 36 mm (70% to 80% of photo height).
3. 3Background: Solid light grey or plain white background with zero shadows or patterns.
4. 4Eye Alignment: Centered in the top half of the photo with both eyes clearly visible.
5. 5Headwear: Religious head coverings (such as hijabs or turbans) are permitted provided facial features from chin to forehead are unobscured.

List of 29 Schengen Member Countries Covered

• 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.

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