Schengen visa · 29 states

A Schengen visa photo for any embassy.

35×45 mm at ICAO 9303 spec, off-white background, head 32-36 mm. One photo accepted at every Schengen embassy and VFS / BLS / TLScontact centre — France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and 24 more.

Accepted at every Schengen embassy or full refund. If France, Germany, Spain, Italy or any other Schengen state rejects the photo, we refund US$4.99 within 24 hours.
35×45 mm at 600 DPI, ICAO 9303 compliant
Plain off-white background (never pure white)
Head 32-36 mm chin to crown
Digital file + 4×6" print sheet
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What size is a Schengen visa photo?

A Schengen visa photo is 35×45 mm in portrait orientation, with the head measuring 32-36 mm from chin to crown — 70-80% of the frame. The background must be plain off-white or light grey (never pure white, never coloured). The photo must be in colour, taken within the last 6 months, with a neutral expression, mouth closed, no glasses, looking directly at the camera. The same ICAO 9303 specification is accepted by all 29 Schengen states — France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland and Liechtenstein. complypic generates one Schengen-compliant photo that works at every embassy and VFS / BLS / TLScontact application centre.

Every Schengen embassy

One photo, 29 countries.

The Schengen Visa Code mandates a single photo specification across all 29 member states. The same 35×45 mm file works at every embassy and at VFS, BLS and TLScontact application centres.

France

Tourist, short-stay, transit visas via TLScontact / France-Visas.

Germany

Schengen short-stay visa via the local German consulate or VFS Global.

Spain

Tourist, business and transit visas via BLS International.

Italy

Schengen tourist and business visa via VFS or the Italian consulate.

Netherlands

Short-stay Schengen visa via VFS Global on behalf of the Dutch embassy.

Schengen spec

The shared ICAO 9303 standard.

Size35 × 45 mm
Face (chin-crown)32–36 mm
BackgroundOff-white / light grey
Resolution≥ 600 dpi
Recency≤ 6 months
GlassesNot allowed
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed
ColourColor, no filters
How it works

Three steps to a Schengen-compliant photo.

STEP 01

Upload your selfie

Any recent photo, JPG or PNG, 600×600 px minimum.

STEP 02

Instant Schengen validation

We check size, background and head positioning against the Schengen Visa Code before charging you.

STEP 03

Pay and download

US$4.99 via PayPal. You get the digital JPG plus a printable 4×6" sheet for the VFS or embassy appointment.

FAQ

Before your embassy appointment.

Does the same photo work for France, Germany and Spain?

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Yes. The Schengen Visa Code mandates one shared specification (35×45 mm, off-white background, ICAO 9303). A single compliant file is accepted at every Schengen embassy and at the VFS / BLS / TLScontact application centres.

Can the background be pure white?

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No. Schengen requires off-white or light grey — not pure white. complypic generates the safe #F4F5F8 light-grey background that has been accepted at every Schengen state since 2018.

Can I wear glasses?

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No. The Schengen rule eliminated glasses in 2016 to match ICAO biometric standards. Religious head coverings are accepted as long as the face from chin to forehead is fully visible.

Is this photo accepted by VFS Global / BLS International / TLScontact?

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Yes. All three Schengen application service providers use the same 35×45 mm spec. Our generator produces a file that uploads cleanly to their portals and prints cleanly for in-person submission.

What if my embassy rejects the photo?

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We refund US$4.99 via PayPal within 24 hours. Just send the rejection slip or the rescheduled appointment confirmation as proof.
One-time payment

One photo, 29 embassies.

US$4.99
per photo · one-time · via PayPal
35×45 mm at 600 DPI, ICAO 9303 compliant
Plain off-white background (never pure white)
Head 32-36 mm chin to crown
Digital file + 4×6" print sheet
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