Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν
Φωτογραφία 35×45 mm σύμφωνα με τους κανόνες Σένγκεν.
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Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Schengen Area photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
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- Εκτύπωση: 35mm × 45mm
- Ψηφιακά: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Μέγιστο μέγεθος αρχείου: 5120 KB
Πρόσωπο 70–80%, ανοιχτό φόντο, ουδέτερη έκφραση, χωρίς έντονη επεξεργασία.
Why use this Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν 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_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
Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν — common questions
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 Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν size?
The official Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν 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 Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν?
Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν 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 Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν 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 Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν 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 Φωτογραφία βίζας Σένγκεν at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Where we sourced these Schengen visa 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.
- home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- gov.pl
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