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Austria Visa Photo Requirements

Recent, sharp, evenly lit, neutral expression, plain light background.

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Requirements

  • Physical: 35mm × 45mm
  • Digital: 413413px × 531531px
  • Max file size: 5120 KB
  • Background: white

Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker — common questions

What is the official Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker size?

The official Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.

What background color is required for a Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker?

Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.

How big should the face appear in a Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker photo?

The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.

Can I take a Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker photo at home?

Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.

Can I print the Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?

Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.

Common reasons Austria Schengen Visa Photo Maker photos are rejected

Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.

  • wrong_photo_size_35x45_mm
  • head_height_exceeds_36_mm_or_wrong_proportion
  • background_not_plain_light_grey
  • shadows_or_reflections_on_face
  • expression_not_neutral_or_mouth_open
  • glasses_obscuring_eyes
  • photo_older_than_six_months

Where we sourced these Austria specifications

Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.

  • bmi.gv.at/passbildkriterien
  • oesterreich.gv.at (Passbildkriterien lexicon)
  • europa.eu (Schengen visa photo specifications)

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