Schengen Visa and EU biometric photo requirements
All 29 Schengen member countries (including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland) adhere to strict European Union and ICAO biometric photo standards:
- Physical Dimensions: 35 mm width by 45 mm height (represented digitally as 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI).
- Face Proportions: The face from crown of head to chin must occupy between 32 mm and 36 mm (70% to 80% of the total photo height).
- Background: Uniform light grey or off-white background with zero patterns or shadows.
- Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight into the camera.