Capture Your Perfect Austria Visa Photo Today

The requirements for an Austrian visa photo include:

• Having a grey or light-coloured background
• A neutral facial expression with a closed mouth
• Directly facing the camera with both eyes open
• The head should take up approx. 2/3 of the picture
• Glasses are allowed, as long as the eyes are fully visible
• Headgear is not accepted, except for medical or religious reasons
• The face must be evenly illuminated and clearly visible
• Reflections or shadows on the face must be avoided
• High-quality, glossy, smooth paper with high print resolution
• The Austrian visa photo should measure 35x45 mm

In addition to these, the photo must not be older than six months and comply with the specified dimensions and format.

Austria visa photo size and background colour

An Austrian visa photo should measure 35x45 mm, with the head measuring 32-36 mm from chin to crown. The background colour for an Austrian visa photo should be neutral grey or light-coloured and create a contrast to your face and hair. The background should consist of only one colour and not show any patterns or shadows.

Glasses in Austrian visa photos 

You can wear glasses for your Austrian visa photo. Your eyes have to be clearly visible, which means that reflections on the lenses, tinted lenses or sunglasses are not permitted. The frame of your glasses must not cover your eyes. Tinted glasses are only to be worn for medical reasons.

If you prefer, you can also take the Austrian visa photo without glasses and wear your contact lenses instead.

Smiling in Austria visa photo

You should not smile in your Austria visa photo. You must maintain a neutral facial expression and avoid any expression that could alter your appearance. 

Austrian visa photo editor

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Austrian visa photos: key takeaways 

Check out the table below for the most important Austrian visa photo requirements:

Sources:
https://at.usembassy.gov/notes-on-obtaining-an-austrian-visa/
https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/travel-stay/entrance-and-residence-in-austria/visa