Schengen Visa Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Schengen consulates (ICAO 9303)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
About this photo
A Schengen Visa photo for the Schengen consulates (ICAO 9303) is 35 by 45 mm when printed. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Behind you: plain light grey or white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features. We crop your picture to the Schengen Visa format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | light grey, also accepted: white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Plain, evenly lit, no shadows on the face or background; Look straight at the camera, head not tilted; Taken within the last 6 months; No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Schengen Visa photos
What size is a Schengen Visa photo?
Schengen Visa photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Schengen Visa photo need?
A plain light grey background (white is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a Schengen Visa photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a Schengen Visa photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a Schengen Visa photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Schengen consulates (ICAO 9303). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Schengen Visa photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Schengen consulates (ICAO 9303)
We have not yet linked an official page for this document. Check the rules with Schengen consulates (ICAO 9303) before you apply.
These rules have not yet been re-checked against the official source by our team.
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