What size is a Schengen passport photo?
The usual Schengen passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, with the head measuring about 32–36 mm from chin to crown. Use a light grey or light blue background.
Passport photo size
Schengen / EU Passport Photo Size
The Schengen passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm on alight grey or light blue background. Below are the exact dimensions in millimetres and pixels. Then resize your own photo free, in your browser.
Make a Schengen passport photoDimensions at a glance
Specifications
Photo size35 × 45 mm
At 300 DPI413 × 531 px
At 600 DPI827 × 1063 px
Head height32–36 mm (chin to crown)
Backgroundlight grey or light blue
How to make a Schengen passport photo online
- Open the Passport Photo Resizer. It loads with the Schengen / EU size (35 × 45 mm) already selected.
- Upload your photo. Everything runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.
- Drag the crop frame so your head and eye line fit the guide (head about 32–36 mm tall).
- Set a light grey or light blue background if the original isn’t clean.
- Download the 35 × 45 mm image, ready to print or upload.
Many Schengen / EU passport and visa photos follow a 35 × 45 mm ICAO-style frame with a light grey or light blue background and head height around 32–36 mm. Individual countries still publish their own checklists. France, Germany, and the Netherlands may reject a white booth print; Sweden and Norway often photograph you at the police desk.
Use this Schengen hub when your form lists 35 × 45 mm without a country-specific page. Open France, Germany, Ireland, or the Netherlands when background colour is the question; Malaysia when a visa form lists 35 × 50 mm instead. Always confirm with your national authority or consulate.
Dimensions here are a convenient reference for the most common Schengenpassport photo size. Rules can change and some applications differ, so always confirm the latest requirements with your national passport authority before you submit.
Schengen passport photo FAQ
What is the Schengen passport photo size in pixels?
At 300 DPI (typical for print) it is 413 × 531 px. At 600 DPI it is 827 × 1063 px. Pixel size depends on the DPI your print service or online form requires.
What background colour is required?
A light grey or light blue background is expected. Always confirm the current rule with your national passport authority before submitting.
Can I make the photo myself for free?
Yes. Our Passport Photo Resizer runs in your browser: crop, set the size, adjust the background, and download. Your photo is never uploaded to a server.
Is Schengen passport photo always 35 × 45 mm?
35 × 45 mm is the common ICAO-style size used across many Schengen applications, but always confirm your national authority’s current rules and background colour.
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