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Quick answer: A Austria national visa (Type D) photo must be 35 × 45 mm. Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. Head occupies 71–80% of photo height (32–36 mm chin to crown). Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 71–80% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Head height (mm) | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. |
| Pose | Full face, no tilt or rotation, face must be unambiguously identifiable. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
Austria National D visa (long-stay, >90 days) photos follow the same BMI (Bundesministerium für Inneres) / oesterreich.gv.at standard as Austrian passport: 35×45mm with head 31.5-36mm chin-to-crown, ICAO 9303 compliant, plain evenly-lit background, photo no older than 6 months. National D visa is used for work, study, and Red-White-Red Card applications.
Photos are typically submitted at the Austrian embassy/consulate or VFS center; biometrics may be captured on-site during application.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Austria national visa (Type D) photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements oesterreich.gv.at / BMI publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head height outside 31.5-36mm | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| Dark lenses or strong glare on glasses | Re-shoot without glasses |
| Background non-uniform or shadowed | Re-shoot with even lighting |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain, one colour
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 71–80 % of the photo height (32–36 mm)
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | oesterreich.gv.at / BMI |
|---|---|
| Source | Austrian visa application photo requirement |
| Verified |
Questions
The Austria national visa (Type D) photo must be 35 × 45 mm. The head must occupy 71–80% of the photo height.
Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. The wall should be evenly lit, with no shadow around the head and no pattern. You don’t need a studio backdrop: the tool sets the right background colour.
Consulates usually ask for a photo taken within the last six months, sometimes within three. Take a new one that looks like you today.
Often yes, but not always: tourist, student, work and transit visas can have different size or background rules. Compare the requirements of each Austria visa — if they match, one photo will do.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the consulate’s rejection notice.
Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. If you keep them on, tilt them slightly downwards by lifting the arms a little above your ears: this usually moves reflections of a window or lamp off the lenses.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: ID card, passport, Schengen visa.