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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.
There is a variety of official requirements that a photo for Schengen zone visa needs to meet. Some of those include:
It is generally recommended that you do not wear glassesor a headgear in your Schengen visa photo, as they can cause reflections or shadows that may result in your photo being rejected.
The background for a Schengen visa photo must be a plain white or light-colored background, with no patterns or designs. The background should be uniform and not have any shadows or variations in color.
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Below you can find the table with the most important Schengen visa photo requirements:
Requirements |
Details |
Color |
Yes |
Time |
Within last 6 months |
Image Quality |
Clear and sharp |
Resolution |
High |
Paper Quality |
High-quality photo paper |
Size |
35mm x 45mm |
Face position |
Centered |
Facial expression |
Neutral |
Eyes |
Open and visible |
Glasses or hat |
Generally not recommended |
Background |
Plain white or light-colored, no patterns or designs, uniform and without shadows or variations in color |
Last update: 2023/09/22