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Photo requirements
- Photo size must be 35 x 45 mm.
- Use a light_grey background.
- Head height should fill 70-80% of the photo.
- Eye line should be about 55% up from the bottom edge.
- Minimum resolution: 413 x 531 px at 300 DPI.
- Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.
- Background must be plain, with no patterns or textures.
- Submit a color photo.
- Keep a neutral facial expression.
- Keep your mouth closed.
- Both eyes must be open and visible.
- Full-face view directly facing camera
- Face must be clearly visible, sharply focused, with strong contrast
- Face (chin to crown) occupies 70–80% of photo height: 32–36 mm
- Head coverings are allowed only for religious reasons.
- Do not wear glasses.
- Use high-quality photo paper for printed submissions.
- Based on EU Visa Code Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, Annex II
- Each Schengen member state may apply slight additional requirements