Schengen visa photo, 35 × 45 mm
A 35 × 45 mm visa photo with the head sized to the rules, as a sheet to print and a digital copy.
Runs on your device. Your files are never stored.
Short answer
A Schengen visa photo is 35 × 45 mm with the head 32 to 36 mm from chin to the top of the hair, in colour, against a plain light background. FileFleet sizes your photo to that and gives you a 4 × 6 sheet of eight to print, plus a digital copy, free and without uploading it.
- Price
- Free
- Account
- None needed
- Your files
- Never stored
- Limits
- No daily limit, no watermark
- You get
- A 4 × 6 sheet of 35 × 45 mm photos, and a digital JPG
- Works on
- Phones and computers
Schengen visa photo: the rules
35 × 45 mm with the head 32 to 36 mm from chin to top of hair. Some consulates differ, so check your visa centre’s checklist.
| Upload | Format | Pixels | File size | Head size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa photo | JPG | At least 413 × 531 | Any | 32–36 mm on a 35 × 45 mm print |
What FileFleet can’t fix, so get it right when you take the photo
- Taken in the last 6 months, in colour.
- Plain white or light grey background.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
- Eyes open and clearly visible, with no glare on glasses.
Source: ICAO Doc 9303, the photo standard Schengen visa centres follow. Checked November 11, 2026. Rules can change, so compare them with your application’s own instructions before you submit.
Common reasons it gets rejected
- The head is too small: at 35 × 45 mm it must be 32–36 mm from chin to the top of the hair.
- A background that isn’t plain white or light grey, or shadows behind the head.
- Glare on glasses, or eyes hidden by hair or frames.
- Printed on plain paper or at the wrong size. Print at actual size on photo paper.
FileFleet fixes the type, pixel size and file size. Lighting, background and expression have to be right when you take the photo.
How to make a Schengen visa photo
- 1Take a photo against a plain white or light grey wall.
- 2Add it, and line your head up with the oval if needed.
- 3Print the sheet at actual size and cut out the photos.
Questions
Do my files get uploaded?
No. FileFleet runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device. Close the tab and they're gone.
Is it really free?
Yes. No account, no daily limits and no watermark on your files.
Do all Schengen countries use 35 × 45 mm?
Almost all visa centres do, following the international (ICAO) photo standard. A few consulates add their own rules, so check your appointment checklist.