Schengen Visa Photo Checker & Resizer
What are the official photo dimensions for a Schengen visa?
- Dimensions: 35 mm width x 45 mm height
- Face Coverage: 32 mm to 36 mm (70% - 80% of vertical height)
- Background: Uniform, neutral light-grey or light-blue (not harsh white)
- Head position: Centered, straight look directly into the camera
- Eyeglasses: Strongly discouraged; frames must never cover any part of the eyes
Required Document Checklist
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National Passport
Passport issued within past 10 years, valid at least 3 months after departure from Schengen.
Biometric Photograph (35x45mm)
ICAO biometric photo with face height between 32-36mm (70-80% of photo).
Travel Health Insurance (Min €30,000)
Medical insurance policy covering emergency medical repatriation with minimum €30,000 limit.
Round-trip Flight Reservation & Itinerary
Flight reservations with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Schengen.
Proof of Accommodation
Hotel bookings, rental agreements, or official certificate of hosting (Attestation d'accueil).
Proof of Financial Means
Recent 3 months bank statements stamped by the bank or credit card statements.
National Passport
Upload National Passport
Drag and drop your file here or click to browse. Technical check completed entirely in your browser.
Select FileStandard verified for Schengen Area Type C. Last audited against published circulars on 2026-03-01.
Schengen Visa Photo Biometric Specifications (ICAO Doc 9303)
Complete Schengen Document Tools
Consulates require unencrypted bank statements, flight itineraries, and travel insurance PDFs under portal upload limits.
What VisaDocAssist Checks vs. What We Cannot Determine
To maintain absolute editorial and technical integrity, VisaDocAssist clearly defines the boundaries of our client-side software.
Our software runs local deterministic evaluations against published consular upload gates:
- Exact pixel dimensions and millimeter ratio matching
- File size ceiling enforcement (e.g., under 240 KB, 2 MB, 4 MB, 5 MB)
- Binary file signature inspection (detecting spoofed extensions or damaged headers)
- PDF page count, rotation angle, and encryption/password detection
- Image background luminance and contrast threshold evaluation
- Signature aspect ratio, stroke density, and background purity evaluation
- Compliant government file naming standard application
VisaDocAssist is an independent preparation and checking tool. It is not a government website and does not guarantee visa approval or document acceptance:
- Cannot evaluate visa eligibility, financial adequacy, or applicant qualifications
- Cannot predict consular officer discretionary decisions or interview outcomes
- Cannot verify whether uploaded identity documents are legally authentic or forged
- Does not constitute legal or immigration representation or legal advice
- Has zero affiliation with or endorsement from any government agency or embassy
Requirements can change without notice. Individual consular posts may enforce local photo dimension interpretations or supplemental proof of funds. Always verify current requirements on the official government website before submitting your final dossier.
Schengen Visa Photo FAQs
Clear answers backed by official government guidelines and technical specifications.
No. VisaDocAssist operates 100% locally inside your web browser using HTML5 Canvas, Web APIs, and client-side WebAssembly. Zero files, photographs, or personal identity documents are transmitted over the internet or saved to any database.