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Schengen area (Europe): photo and document formats

There is no single official Schengen photo size: it depends on the country and consulate.

Passport and ID photo requirements

No verified photo presets for Schengen area (Europe) yet.

The EU's Schengen visa page contains no numeric photo specification, and requirements are set by each member state or consulate. Many checklists ask for 35 × 45 mm, but we do not publish that as a Schengen standard. Follow the checklist from the consulate you apply to.

Paper size and PDFs

A4: 210 × 297 mm (ISO 216). A4 (210 × 297 mm) is the standard across Europe.

Paper-size defaults come from Unicode CLDR locale data as republished by Wikipedia and Microsoft, not from a government source.

Turn images into a A4 PDF

Tips

  • Check the exact photo size on the checklist for the consulate or visa centre that handles your application.
  • For individual countries we have verified (Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands upload rules), use their pages.

What GetFormatted offers for Schengen area (Europe)

Everything runs in your browser, so your photos and documents are not uploaded. We cannot promise any authority will accept a file. Check the result against the official page before you submit.

Frequently asked questions

Is there one Schengen visa photo size?
We found no single official numeric standard. Each member state and consulate sets its own checklist, so use the one you are given.

Official links