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The photo requirements for a Switzerland visa application include:

• Showing your face clearly
• A straight posture with eyes looking directly into the camera
• A neutral facial expression and a closed mouth
• The face must be evenly illuminated
• Background single-coloured, uniform, and neutral; no shadows
• Head coverings only for religious or medical reasons
• Black and white or colour photo

In addition to these photo requirements, the Swiss visa photo must not be older than one year and comply with all the specified dimensions and format.

Switzerland visa photo size specifications

The Switzerland visa photo should measure 35x45 mm with your head taking up about 70-80% of the photo. That means that the height of your head should be between 29-34 mm measured from chin to crown.

Paper type for the Switzerland visa photo

It's recommended that you print your Switzerland visa photo on high-quality photo paper. Both matte and glossy paper are acceptable. What’s important is that the paper has a smooth, non-textured surface. 

Background requirements of the Switzerland visa photo

The background of your Switzerland visa photo should be plain and light-coloured, without any shadows or patterns. It's recommended to use a white or light grey background. There must be a clear contrast between the head and the background.

Glasses in Switzerland visa photos

Glasses are allowed in Swiss visa photos, as long as they do not obscure the eyes. Avoid reflections on the glasses and having your eyes partially covered by the frame of your glasses.

For these reasons, tinted glasses and sunglasses are not allowed in Swiss visa photos. Darkened lenses are only permitted for people with a visual impairment.

Age of the photo for a Swiss visa application

The photo used for the visa application in Switzerland must not be older than one year. 

Facial expression in the Swiss visa photo

You should not smile or have your mouth open in a Swiss visa photo. The facial expression must be kept neutral, which does not mean, however, that it cannot be friendly.

Switzerland visa photo tool

Our online AI-enhanced visa photo editor is here to help. With just a simple selfie, our tool can convert your photo into a biometric image that meets all the specifications required for your Swiss visa application. 

No need to worry about background removal, photo size, or lighting – our tool will handle it all. Upload your photo now by clicking the 'Upload a photo' button at the top of the page or download our visa photo app for Android or visa photo app on iOS and take your photo on the go. 

Our built-in verification tool will let you know if your photo meets the official requirements, ensuring that you can apply for your Switzerland visa with confidence.

If you're unsure about your photo's compliance, you can always rely on our reliable service for obtaining a digital passport photo, which is tailored to meet all the necessary specifications.

Switzerland visa photo: key takeaways

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

Sources:
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa.html