Schengen Visa Photo Maker (35 × 45 mm)
Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device.
1. Photo
Drag to move. Keep the head and top of shoulders in the frame.
2. Size & paper
3. Preview & print
Printing tip: in the print dialog choose the same paper size, set scale to Actual size / 100% (not “Fit to page”), and pick borderless if your printer supports it. Sheets are 300 DPI.
Schengen Visa Photo requirements
Schengen visa photos are 35 × 45 mm. The France-Visas photo instructions ask for a close-up of the head and top of the shoulders, with the face taking up 70–80% of the photo. On a 45 mm photo that is about 31.5–36 mm from chin to top of head. Source: official guidance.
- Print size: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
- Head height: 31.5–36 mm from chin to top of head
- Copies per sheet: 8 on 4 × 6 in, 9 on 5 × 7 in / 5R, 30 on A4, 28 on US Letter
How to make it
- The Schengen visa template is already selected above. Upload a clear, front-facing photo.
- Zoom and drag until the top of the head touches the top red line and the chin sits inside the red band.
- Pick your paper, then download the PDF or press Print at 100% scale and cut along the marks.
| Template | Size (mm) | Size (in) | Pixels at 300 DPI | Official head height | On 4 × 6 in | On 5 × 7 in / 5R | On A4 | On US Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe: Schengen visa | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in | 413 × 531 | 31.5–36 mm (source) | 8 | 9 | 30 | 28 |
| Europe: EU passport / ID | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in | 413 × 531 | — | 8 | 9 | 30 | 28 |
Counts use 3 mm margins and 2 mm gaps with the best orientation. 4 × 6 is 102 × 152 mm, 5 × 7 is 127 × 178 mm. Head height is chin to top of head; “—” means no official range is published for printed photos.
FAQ
What is the Schengen visa photo size?
35 × 45 mm, with the face covering 70–80% of the photo (about 31.5–36 mm head height).
Is the Schengen photo the same as an EU passport photo?
The size is the same, 35 × 45 mm, but each EU country sets its own passport photo rules, so check your passport office for head-size details.