Schengen / EU — Schengen Visa photo specification
Photo size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
Background: Plain white or light grey
Requirements:
Size: 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)
Plain white or very light grey background
Neutral expression, mouth closed
Eyes open and clearly visible, looking at camera
No glasses (since 2015)
Head straight and centered
Face must cover 70-80% of the frame
Taken within the last 6 months
ICAO 9303 biometric compliant
Ears visible (or at least both edges of the face)
No shadows on face or background