Schengen visa photo (35 × 45 mm, ICAO)
Schengen visa photos use the biometric 35 × 45 mm format with the face 32–36 mm from chin to crown (70–80% of the height) on a plain light background.
- Digital file 827 × 1063 px.
- 4×6 print sheet with 8 photos and cut marks.
- $1 once. Your photo stays on your device.
Make your photo
or drop it here. It stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
How to take a photo that passes
- Stand about 4 ft (1.2 m) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window.
- Have someone else take the photo at eye level. Include your shoulders.
- Glasses off, hair away from your eyes, neutral expression, mouth closed.
- No filters, beauty mode or portrait blur. Use the original file, not a screenshot.
Official requirements
- 35 × 45 mm, biometric (ICAO) format.
- Face 32–36 mm from chin to crown — 70% to 80% of the photo height.
- Plain, light, single-colour background without shadows or patterns.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible. Even lighting.
Some consulates measure 32–36 mm from chin to hairline instead of the crown. If your consulate publishes its own template, follow it.
Sources
- Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs — ISO/ICAO photo guidelines (PDF) checked 2026-10-09
- German Consulate General Hong Kong — Biometric passport photos (Nov 2022, PDF) checked 2026-10-09
Rules change. If an official page says something different from this summary, follow the official page.
Printing your Schengen visa photos
Download the 4×6 sheet and order it as a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo print — at a pharmacy kiosk, their website, or on a home photo printer at 100% scale. A single 4 × 6 photo print costs roughly $0.16 at Walmart to $0.39 at CVS (prices vary by store). Cut along the marks; each photo measures 35 × 45 mm.
Questions
Will my photo be accepted?
BuckBooth sizes and frames your photo to the published rules and checks head size, position, straightness, sharpness and background. The issuing authority always makes the final decision, and a few things only you can control: lighting, no glasses, a neutral expression and a recent photo. If your photo is rejected, we refund you — see the refund policy.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Your photo is processed inside your browser. Our servers only see the PayPal order and an anonymous fingerprint of the file that ties your purchase to that photo.
Is this a subscription?
No. It is a single $1 payment through PayPal for one photo, and nothing is charged again.
What do I get for $1?
For one photo: a digital JPEG in the exact size for your document and a 4×6 inch print sheet with several copies and cut marks. You can switch documents and download again for the same photo.
How do I pay?
With PayPal. PayPal may also offer debit or credit card checkout without an account, depending on your country.
Can I use it for a Canadian passport?
Not for printed Canadian passport photos: Canada requires photos taken by a commercial photographer with their details on the back. BuckBooth does not offer Canadian specifications.