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Artificial Intelligence will check your photo, crop it to the right size and remove the background.

Expert verification

Our Photo Expert will make additional verification to check if your photo meets the official requirements.

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How to take a photo?

Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.

Follow simple instruction to take a perfect ID photo.

Body-camera distance

The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.

Posture: Straight ahead

Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.

Lighting

Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.

European Union Visa Photo: Size and Requirements

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Size

Width: 35 mm

Height: 45 mm

Resolution

600 dpi

Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

Image definition parameters

Head height: 34 mm

Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 3 mm

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European Union Visa Photo - All You Need to Know

European Union visa photo requirements

The photo requirements for a European Union visa application include:

Recent and colour photograph
Specific size
Specific background
Quality standards

Glasses or a head covering in European Union visa photo

You can wear glasses or head coverings for your European Union visa photo, but only if they do not obstruct your face. The photo should show a clear and unobstructed view of your face.

European Union visa photo clothing and background

There are clothing and background restrictions for a European Union visa photo. Clothing should be neutral and not blend in with the background. The background should be a plain and light-coloured wall, and not have any patterns, shadows, or other distracting elements.

European Union visa photo size and resolution

The size and resolution required for a European Union visa photo may vary depending on the country or embassy processing your application. Typically, the photo should be 35mm x 45mm and have a resolution of at least 600 pixels per inch (ppi).

European Union visa photo selfie

Whether or not you can use a selfie for your European Union visa photo depends on the specific requirements of the embassy or consulate processing your visa application. Generally, it is recommended to use a professional photo taken by a photographer, rather than a selfie.

European Union visa photo editor

Looking to apply for a European Union visa, but don't have a photo that meets the official requirements? Our online visa photo editor has got you covered.

With our AI-enhanced tool, you can easily convert a simple selfie into a biometric photo that meets the specific standards for a European Union visa. Our tool removes the background, adjusts the size, crops the photo accordingly, and checks the lighting to ensure that your photo meets the official requirements.

Plus, our built-in verification tool will give you peace of mind by ensuring that your photo is up to par. Try our tool now by uploading your photo, or download our visa photo app for Android or our visa photo app for iOS to take your photo on-the-go.

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European visa photos - key takeaways

Below you can find the table with most important European visa photo requirements:

European visa photo requirements	Details
Glasses or a head covering	Allowed but only if they do not obstruct your face
Clothing	Neutral with no blend in with the background
Background	White or light-coloured
Size	35mm x 45 mm
Resolution	At least 600 pixels per inch (ppi)