Get Your Portugal Visa Photo Professionally Done Today

The photo requirements for a Portugal visa application include: 

• A colour passport-style photo 
• Taken against a plain light-coloured background 
• The applicant facing the camera directly 
• Maintaining a neutral facial expression 
• Eyes open and visible, mouth completely closed, no smiling or grinning 

Photo size and background guidelines for Portugal visa photo

The photo size for a Portugal visa should be 35 mm wide and 45 mm high. The background should be plain, light-coloured, and free of patterns, and the clothing should not match the background colour, i.e., avoid wearing too bright or patterned clothing.

Glasses and head coverings in Portugal visa photos

In general, glasses and head coverings are not allowed in a Portugal visa photo, but exceptions are made for medical or religious reasons. In that case, the eyes and face must remain completely visible and with no shadows present in the photo.

Editing and retouching

You should not edit or retouch your Portugal visa photo in any way, as it must accurately represent your current appearance. Editing your photo may result in your application being rejected, so make sure not to do it.

Portugal visa photo additional tips

To ensure your Portugal visa photo meets the official requirements, consult the following list of things to avoid:

• Make sure to avoid using a busy background
• Avoid wearing clothing that matches the background
• Avoid having an incorrect facial expression
• Avoid having a photo that is too dark or too bright

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Portugal visa photo - summed up

Consult the table below to find the most important information about getting your Portugal visa photo in short:

Sources:
https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/type-of-visa