Schengen-Visumfoto

35×45‑mm Foto nach EU/Schengen‑Vorgaben (biometrischer Zuschnitt).

Druck35mm × 45mm at 300 DPI · #ffffff background · max 5120 KB

Zuletzt geprüft:

English · Français · Deutsch · Español · Italiano · Nederlands · Polski · Svenska · Dansk · Suomi · Norsk (bokmål) · Ελληνικά · Čeština · Magyar · Română · Hrvatski

Hochladen & Verarbeiten

Wählen Sie ein Foto von Ihrem Gerät. Die Verarbeitung startet auf dieser Seite.

Beispiele und Hinweise

VorherNachher
1.4 in
Schengen-Visumfoto original sample
1.8 in
Schengen-Visumfoto processed sample

Schengen-Visumfoto — wichtige Spezifikationen

Schnellübersicht der offiziellen Schengen Area-Fotovorlage. Jeder Wert wird beim Hochladen automatisch durchgesetzt.

Physische Größe35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in)
Digitale Größe413 × 531 px (300 DPI)
HintergrundReinweiß
Maximale Dateigröße5120 KB (JPEG)
Kopfanteil70–80%
Druckbogen4x6 · 8

Anforderungen

Prüfen Sie auf dieser Seite die Maße und offiziellen Vorgaben.

  • Druck: 35mm × 45mm
  • Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
  • Max. Dateigröße: 5120 KB

Gesicht 70–80% der Bildhöhe, heller Hintergrund, neutraler Ausdruck, keine starke Retusche.

Warum dieses Schengen-Visumfoto-Tool nutzen

  • $3.99Endfoto + 4×6-Druckbogen. Kein Abo. Fotostudios verlangen 15 – 30 USD für dasselbe Ergebnis.
  • Kostenlose VorschauDu zahlst erst, wenn die Wasserzeichen-Vorschau Zuschnitt, Hintergrund und biometrische Rahmung bestätigt.
  • Rückerstattung bei NichtkonformitätErfüllt unser Foto die offizielle Checkliste nicht, erstatten wir — siehe Rückerstattungsrichtlinie.

Häufige Ablehnungsgründe für Schengen-Visumfoto-Fotos

Ausstellende Behörden lehnen Einreichungen ab, die einen der untenstehenden Punkte verletzen. Unser Tool korrigiert Zuschnitt, Hintergrund und Abmessungen, aber die Aufnahme selbst liegt bei dir — prüfe diese Liste vor dem Hochladen.

  • wrong_size_35x45
  • face_not_70_80_percent
  • background_not_plain_light
  • photo_not_recent
  • head_tilt_or_pose_not_frontal
  • glare_or_shadows_on_face

Schengen visa photo rejection patterns across consulates

Each Schengen member state operates its own consular network and visa-application contractor (BLS, TLScontact, iData, VFS Global, others). The photo specification is the same EU-wide via Regulation (EC) 2252/2004, but consulate-specific operational tolerances differ.

France's TLScontact and Italy's VFS Global enforce the 70 – 80% head-coverage band strictly. Germany's iData accepts slight deviation in head coverage but enforces background colour strictly (light grey preferred). Spain's BLS is comparatively forgiving on photo age — they accept up to 8 months on submission.

  • Head coverage outside the 70 – 80% ICAO band (most-failed criterion at French and Italian consulates)
  • Background colour deviation (most-failed at German consulates)
  • Photo age over 6 months (most consulates) or 8 months (Spain BLS)
  • Pure white background where light grey is expected (varies by consulate)
  • Glasses worn (uniformly prohibited across all Schengen states since 2018)
  • Visible shadow on the face or wall
  • Eye-line not in the upper-middle band

Choosing the right Schengen consulate to apply through

Schengen rules require applicants to apply through the country where they'll spend the most days, or — if equal — the first country they'll enter. The photo specification is identical across all 27, but the application contractor and appointment system differs:

  • France — TLScontact in most countries; appointment-based, usually 2 – 6 weeks ahead
  • Germany — iData; appointment-based, can be 4 – 8 weeks ahead in peak season
  • Italy — VFS Global; appointment-based
  • Spain — BLS International; appointment-based, often shorter waits than France/Germany
  • Netherlands — VFS Global; appointment-based
  • Switzerland — TLScontact or direct consulate depending on country of residence
  • Greece — Greek Visa Application Centre via GVCW; appointment-based

Schengen + biometric appointment workflow (post-VIS rollout)

Since December 2023, almost all Schengen visa applicants aged 12+ must submit fingerprints in person at the consulate or application centre. The workflow:

  • Step 1 — Submit application online (date depends on consulate's portal). Upload your 35 × 45 mm photo at this step.
  • Step 2 — Book the in-person appointment. This is when fingerprints are captured.
  • Step 3 — Attend the appointment with 2 printed copies of the same photo (in case the consulate needs paper backups), the supporting documents, and pay the visa fee (€90 for adults as of 2026).
  • Step 4 — Wait for the decision. Standard processing 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days for verification.

Same-photo compatibility — Schengen photo and other countries

The 35 × 45 mm Schengen format is interchangeable with:

  • All 27 Schengen Area member states — one application photo covers any of them
  • UK passport applications (mild background preference difference)
  • Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea passport applications
  • Most Asian and Latin American passport/visa applications using ICAO 35 × 45 mm
  • Not compatible with: US 2 × 2 in, India 2 × 2 in, Canada 50 × 70 mm, China 33 × 48 mm, Saudi Arabia 51 × 51 mm visa

Schengen-Visumfoto — häufige Fragen

Do all 27 Schengen countries accept the same passport photo?

Yes. EC Regulation 2252/2004 sets a single 35 × 45 mm photo standard with ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 biometric framing for all 27 Schengen Area member states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland). One compliant photo works for a visa submitted to any of them.

Which consulate should I submit my Schengen visa application to?

The Schengen country where you'll spend the most days during the trip. If equal across multiple countries, the first country you'll enter. Each member state's consulate enforces the same photo spec but has its own appointment system — Spain's BLS, France's TLScontact, Germany's iData, Italy's VFS Global. Photos are interchangeable; only the booking portal differs.

Are biometric Schengen visa photos different from regular Schengen visa photos?

Biometric data (fingerprints + the face capture) is taken at the consulate appointment itself using their equipment. The photo you submit with your application is still the standard 35 × 45 mm ICAO-aligned format. As of December 2023, fingerprints are required for almost all Schengen visa applicants 12+ years old; the photo specification has not changed.

What is the official Schengen-Visumfoto size?

The official Schengen-Visumfoto 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 Schengen-Visumfoto?

Schengen-Visumfoto 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 Schengen-Visumfoto 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 Schengen-Visumfoto 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 Schengen-Visumfoto at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?

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

Quellen für die Schengen visa-Spezifikationen

Abmessungen, Hintergrundfarbe und biometrische Rahmung auf dieser Seite basieren auf den unten genannten Referenzen. Prüfe vor der Antragstellung stets die neuesten Vorgaben der Behörde.

  • home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
  • gov.pl

Zuletzt geprüft: