Foto visa Schengen
Foto 35×45 mm según guía biométrica Schengen (UE y listas consulares).
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Foto visa Schengen — especificaciones clave
Resumen visual de la plantilla oficial de fotos de Schengen Area. Cada valor se aplica automáticamente cuando subes tu imagen.
| Tamaño físico | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Tamaño digital | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Fondo | Blanco liso |
| Tamaño máximo de archivo | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Cobertura de la cabeza | 70–80% |
| Hoja de impresión | 4x6 · 8 |
Requisitos
Consulte en esta página las dimensiones y las normas oficiales.
- Impreso: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Tamaño máx. del archivo: 5120 KB
Rostro 70–80% de la altura, fondo claro uniforme, expresión neutra, sin retoques fuertes.
Por qué usar esta herramienta para Foto visa Schengen
- $3.99Foto final + hoja de impresión 4×6. Sin suscripción. Los estudios cobran entre 15 y 30 USD por el mismo resultado.
- Vista previa gratuitaSolo pagas cuando una vista previa con marca de agua confirma que el recorte, el fondo y el encuadre biométrico cumplen la norma.
- Reembolso si no es válidaSi la foto no pasa la lista de control oficial, te reembolsamos — consulta nuestra política de reembolso.
Razones comunes por las que rechazan fotos de Foto visa Schengen
Las autoridades rechazan envíos que no cumplan con los puntos siguientes. Nuestra herramienta corrige recorte, fondo y dimensiones, pero la captura original depende de ti — revisa esta lista antes de subir tu foto.
- 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
Foto visa Schengen — preguntas frecuentes
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 Foto visa Schengen size?
The official Foto visa Schengen 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 Foto visa Schengen?
Foto visa Schengen 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 Foto visa Schengen 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 Foto visa Schengen 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 Foto visa Schengen at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
De dónde proceden estas especificaciones de Schengen visa
Las dimensiones, el color del fondo y el encuadre biométrico de esta página proceden de las referencias siguientes. Confirma siempre las normas más recientes con la autoridad emisora antes de enviar tu solicitud.
- home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- gov.pl
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