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Schengen area document photo specifications — every type compared
Schengen area requires 6 document photo formats. This page lists each — passport, visa, ID, residence permit — with size in mm, head-height, background and the official source.
All Schengen area document photo specifications
Every document type Schengen area issues that requires a photo, listed below with the official spec. Click any document to read the full rules, including the printable layout, glasses and expression rules, and the source link.
| Document | Photo size | Head height | Background | Last verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU ID Card | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light | eur-lex.europa.eu | |
| EU Passport | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light | eur-lex.europa.eu | |
| Residence Card | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light | eur-lex.europa.eu | |
| National Visa (Type D) | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light | home-affairs.ec.europa.eu | |
| Schengen Visa | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light | home-affairs.ec.europa.eu | |
| EU Blue Card | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light | home-affairs.ec.europa.eu |