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Official Requirements (EU Visa Code Regulation EC 810/2009)
- Size: 35×45mm
- Head height (chin to crown): 32–36mm
- Head occupies approximately 70–80% of photo area
- Background: Plain light — light grey recommended (NOT pure white)
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at camera
- Quantity: 2 identical photos, taken within last 6 months
- Quality: High-quality photographic paper, printed at ≥600 DPI
All 29 Schengen Countries Use the Same Requirements
The photo requirements are unified across: 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.
Country-Specific Passport Photo Sizes
Note: Individual country national passports may differ from the standard Schengen visa format:
- Spain passport: 26×32mm (different from Schengen standard!)
- Greece passport: 40×60mm (larger than standard)
- Germany/France/Italy/Netherlands: 35×45mm (standard)
Source
Source: EU Visa Code Reg (EC) No 810/2009 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=celex%3A32009R0810), verified 2026-07-17.
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