Germany / Schengen visa photo (35×45 mm)

Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.

Schengen visa applications often require two identical photos. This guide reflects common 35×45 mm Schengen practice; the German mission may publish sample images—use those as the final reference. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 35×45 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.

Size and recency

Use 35 × 45 mm color photos taken within the last six months. Full face visible, front view, centered. The face should cover roughly 70–80% of the photo height as per ICAO-style diagrams.

Expression and accessories

Neutral expression, mouth closed. Avoid smiling broadly. Remove opaque headgear unless worn daily for religious reasons, with full face visible.

Background

Light grey or very light cream uniform background without shadows or patterns.

Making this photo in My New ID Photo

Pick Germany and Visa for Schengen-sized 35×45 mm photos. Many missions ask for two identical prints—export once and duplicate the file for two prints. Do not add decorative margins; follow the embassy’s digital spec if you upload instead.

Official sources

The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.

Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.

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