How to make a Schengen visa photo
- "Schengen visa (Europe)" is already chosen.
- Add a photo taken against a plain, light wall in even light.
- Drag and zoom so the top of the head and the chin touch the two lines.
- Tap "Make my photos", then print the A4 page at 100% or take the 10 × 15 cm sheet to a photo shop.
Good to know
Each Schengen country’s embassy or visa centre publishes its own photo sheet, so check the one you apply through. The size here comes from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The 70 to 80% face rule comes from the German government’s own photo sheet.
The Czech rules also ask for at least 13 mm from the eyes to the bottom of the chin. With the head lined up to the guides, a normal face meets this.
Questions
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) under the Czech foreign ministry’s rules, the same size as a UK or Australian passport photo. Check the sheet of the embassy or visa centre you apply through.
What background is allowed?
Plain and light, in one colour, with no shadows. Check the photo sheet of the embassy or visa centre you apply through.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Your photo is placed, cropped and laid out by your browser on your device. Nothing is sent to us.
Page last reviewed 21 October 2026.