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Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.
Follow simple instruction to take a perfect ID photo.
The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.
Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.
Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.
The photo requirements for a Switzerland visa application include:
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The photo used for the visa application in Switzerland must not be older than one year.
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.
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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.
Check out the table below for the most important Swiss visa photo requirements:
Switzerland visa photo Requirements |
Specifications |
Face in Swiss visa photos |
Must be clearly visible, with a neutral expression and a closed mouth |
Posture in Swiss visa photos |
Straight with eyes looking directly into the camera |
Glasses in Swiss visa photos |
Allowed as long as they do not obscure the eyes |
Illumination in Swiss visa photos |
Must be even across the face |
Head coverings in Swiss visa photos |
Only religious or medical head coverings are allowed |
Background in Swiss visa photos |
Must be single-coloured, uniform, and neutral with no shadows |
Photo age of Swiss visa photos |
Not older than one year |
Size of Swiss visa photos |
35x45 mm |
Paper used for Swiss visa photos |
High-quality photo paper, either matte or glossy, with a smooth non-textured surface |
Background colour of Swiss visa photos |
Plain, light-coloured, without any shadows or patterns. White or light grey is recommended. There must be a contrast between the head and the background. |
Last update: 03/10/2023