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SourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania (consular information portal)
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Quick answer: The recommended Lithuania Schengen visa photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. |
| 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 |
For a Lithuanian Schengen visa the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists «a colour photo corresponding to the age of an applicant (Photograph Guidelines)» with the completed and signed application form, the travel document, the visa fee and the supporting documents. The linked guidelines (Annex A) say the photographs must be «no more than 6-months old» and «35–40mm in width», a «close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph», in sharp focus, of high quality with no ink marks or creases, printed on high-quality paper at high resolution. They must show the applicant «looking directly at the camera», with natural skin tones, with «a plain light-coloured background» and uniform lighting with no shadows or flash reflections and no red eye, both edges of the face clearly visible and no hair across the eyes. Glasses must show the eyes clearly with no reflection or tinted lenses and frames that do not cover any part of the eyes; head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, with the face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead clear; the applicant is alone, with a neutral expression and the mouth closed. The travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended departure, have two blank pages and have been issued within the previous ten years.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Lithuania Schengen visa applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania (consular information portal) publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photograph older than six months | A photograph taken within the last six months. |
| A photograph that is not 35–40 mm wide or whose face takes up less or more than 70–80 % | A photograph 35–40 mm wide with the face taking up 70–80 % of it. |
| Hair across the eyes, eyes closed, a tilted head, a portrait-style pose or one edge of the face hidden | Eyes open and clearly visible, facing square on to the camera, both edges of the face shown. |
| Shadows, flash reflections, red eye or a busy or dark background | A plain light-coloured background and uniform lighting. |
| Tinted lenses, glare on the glasses, frames covering the eyes, a hat or cap, or an open mouth | Clear glasses without glare (or none), no hat or cap, a neutral expression with the mouth closed. |
How to take it
Background: plain light
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: 70–80 % of the photo height
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.
A Lithuanian Schengen visa is applied for at a Lithuanian embassy or consulate or its visa centre, with the completed and signed form, the travel document, a colour photo that follows the Photograph Guidelines and the fee.
keliauk.urm.lt — the Lithuanian visa centres
A colour photo that follows the Photograph Guidelines.
Authority page| Authority | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania (consular information portal) |
|---|---|
| Source | Migration Department — photo requirements for identity documents |
| Verified |
Questions
The Ministry's Photograph Guidelines name a width of 35–40 mm, with the face taking up 70–80 % of the photograph, in colour and not older than six months.
A plain light-coloured background, with uniform lighting and no shadows or flash reflections.
Glasses only if the eyes are clearly visible with no reflection or tint and the frames do not cover the eyes; a head covering only for religious reasons, with the face from chin to forehead and both edges clear.
The recommended size for the Lithuania Schengen visa photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. Many consulates also require a specific digital file size — see the spec table above for full details.
Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. The background must be evenly lit with no shadow gradients, especially around the head. Consular automated pre-screening rejects photos with any wall texture before the human reviewer ever sees the application.
Visa authorities typically require the photo to be taken within the last three to six months. Submitting an older photo, even one that looks similar to your current appearance, is a frequent cause of immediate consular rejection.
Not always. Tourist, work, student and transit visa categories sometimes specify different dimensions or background rules. Follow the requirements for your specific visa type rather than assuming one photo fits all Lithuania visa applications.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is the cause of rejection and you supply the consular rejection notice. We recommend keeping the consular receipt with rejection reason as proof.
Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. Consular automated checks flag glasses glare even when it is invisible to the human eye. Removing glasses entirely is the safest choice unless a medical exception is documented in your visa application.
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: EU blue card, EU long-term residence permit, ID card, national visa (Type D), passport, residence card for family member of an EU citizen.