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Schengen and European Visa Photo Guides

Schengen visa photos, country-by-country differences, residence permits and ETIAS, sourced from the consulates that issue them.

Visas

Schengen Visa Photo Requirements (2026): Size and Rules

Schengen visa photo requirements: 35x45 mm size, face height, background, glasses and recency, and how Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands differ.

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