Schengen Visa Photo Size — 35 × 45 mm
Set your photograph to the 35 × 45 mm size Schengen visa applications require — 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi — entirely on your own device.
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A Schengen visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, which is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi. Apply the preset below and download; consulate upload forms typically accept up to around 100 KB.
How to resize a photo for a Schengen visa
- Add your photograph. Recent, front-facing, plain light background.
- Apply the 413×531 preset. 35 × 45 mm converted at 300 dpi.
- Download under 100 KB. Ready for the consulate or VFS upload form.
The specification
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Physical size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 |
| Shape | Portrait rectangle |
| Age of photo | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Background | Plain light, uniform |
Each Schengen state runs its own consulate and application centre, and some publish additional detail. Check the requirements of the country you are applying to — they are the authority, not this page.
One visa, twenty-nine countries, slightly different processes
The Schengen photo standard is common across the area — 35 × 45 mm, recent, plain background, face clearly visible. What varies is the submission process: you apply to the country that is your main destination, and each uses its own consulate or an outsourced centre such as VFS or TLScontact.
That matters because upload limits and accepted file formats are set by whichever portal you end up using, not by a single Schengen-wide rule. The dimensions are the stable part; the file-size cap is the part to check.
Printed photos still matter here
Unlike some fully digital systems, many Schengen application centres still take a printed photograph at the appointment, sometimes alongside the digital upload. A file at 413 × 531 pixels prints at exactly 35 × 45 mm when printed at 300 dpi.
If you are printing at home, set the print resolution explicitly rather than dragging the image to fit the paper — scaling by eye is how photos end up a few millimetres out and get refused at the counter.
Why use ResizeMate
Private
Images are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
Fast
No upload/download round-trip — results are instant on your device.
Free
No signup, no watermark, no limits.
Frequently asked questions
- What size photo is needed for a Schengen visa?
- 35 × 45 mm, which is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, taken within the last six months.
- Is the Schengen photo the same as a UK passport photo?
- The rectangle is identical at 35 × 45 mm, so the crop transfers. The detailed rules on head size and background differ, so check the specific application.
- Which country do I apply to?
- Generally the Schengen state that is your main destination, or your first point of entry if there is no single main destination. Their consulate sets the submission requirements.
- What file size should the photo be?
- Application portals commonly accept up to around 100 KB, and a 413 × 531 JPG fits that comfortably at high quality. Confirm the limit on the portal you are using.
- Are my photos uploaded?
- No. Everything is processed in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.