Free Schengen visa photo maker (35×45 mm)
Upload a photo and get a 35 × 45 mm photo in the ICAO style used for Schengen visas and many other documents, with the head sized to 32–36 mm, plus a 4×6 print sheet. Free, no sign-up, no ads.
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- Photos deleted after 1 hour
Schengen visa photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Resolution PassPic makes | 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi |
| Head size, chin to top of head | 32–36 mm (about 70–80% of the photo height) |
| Background | Plain, uniform and light |
| Face | Facing the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Age of the photo | Recent, usually within six months |
Source and where to confirm: Schengen visa photo requirements (Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Schengen visas and other documents that follow the 35 × 45 mm ICAO style. Rules differ by country: for example the Netherlands asks for a smaller head size (26–30 mm) on its own ID documents. Always check the office that handles your application.
How to make your Schengen visa photo with PassPic
- Open the photo maker and choose Schengen visa photo.
- Upload one or two photos of yourself (HEIC, JPG or PNG). If you upload two, PassPic picks the better one.
- PassPic finds your face, levels your eyes, replaces the background and sizes your head to the format.
- Check the measurements shown next to the result, then download the photo and the 4×6 print sheet.
Tips for a photo that gets accepted
- Stand in front of a plain, light, evenly lit wall with no shadows on your face.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed.
- Remove glasses with glare and any hat or head covering unless worn for religious reasons.
- Keep your head level and show both shoulders squarely to the camera.
- Check the measured head height shown next to your result against your consulate's instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
35 × 45 mm. The head, from chin to top of head, should be about 32–36 mm, which is roughly 70–80% of the photo height.
What is an ICAO photo?
ICAO is the international standard for biometric travel-document photos. It sets a plain background, a neutral expression, a face looking straight at the camera and a head that fills most of the frame.
Is the head size the same in every country?
No. Schengen visa photos use about 32–36 mm, but some national documents ask for different sizes. The Netherlands, for example, asks for 26–30 mm on its ID photos. Check your consulate or issuing office.
What background colour should I use?
A plain, uniform, light background. Some offices prefer light grey. PassPic uses white, so confirm with your consulate if they ask for a specific colour.
How do I print it?
Download the 4×6 sheet and print it as a regular 4×6 photo at 100% or “fit”, not “fill”. Cut along the outlines. A 4×6 print at a photo lab is often under a dollar.
Is my photo kept?
Photos you upload are used only to make your picture and are deleted automatically after 1 hour.
Other photo sizes
- US passport photo 2×2 in
- India passport photo 35×45 mm
- India visa photo 2×2 in
- China visa photo 33×48 mm
- UK passport photo 35×45 mm