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SourceGovernment of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg — Guichet.lu (the government portal)
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Quick answer: The recommended Luxembourg Schengen visa photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. 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 textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, 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 Luxembourg short-stay (C) visa the government portal Guichet.lu says the application «must be accompanied by the following documents: 2 recent and identical identity photos», with a valid passport or a travel document accepted in the Schengen area that is valid «for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa», the supporting documents for the purpose of the journey (a legalised statement of financial support from a reference person in Luxembourg, which is not mandatory but strongly recommended; an official invitation for a business visit; a hotel reservation; a return airline ticket), proof of sufficient means of subsistence, proof of legal residence in the usual country of residence and health insurance for the travel period. The completed and signed Schengen visa application is submitted in person at the Luxembourg diplomatic mission or consulate in the applicant's country of residence or, failing that, at the embassy or consulate of the Schengen country that represents Luxembourg; it should be lodged at least 15 calendar days before the visit and not earlier than 6 months before. The page names no size, background or face rule for the photographs — only that they are two, recent and identical.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Luxembourg Schengen visa applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
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 Luxembourg short-stay (C) visa is applied for in person at the Luxembourg diplomatic mission or consulate in your country of residence or at the Schengen mission that represents Luxembourg, with the signed form, 2 recent and identical photos and the documents.
guichet.public.lu — Entry visa for third-country nationals
2 recent and identical identity photos.
Authority page| Authority | Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg — Guichet.lu (the government portal) |
|---|---|
| Source | Luxembourg entry visa for third-country nationals — documents |
| Verified |
Questions
Two — Guichet.lu asks for «2 recent and identical identity photos» with the application.
The portal does not name a size or a background; it says only that the photos are recent and identical.
In person at the Luxembourg mission in your country of residence or, failing that, at the Schengen mission that represents Luxembourg.
The recommended size for the Luxembourg 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 textures or noticeable gradients. 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 Luxembourg 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.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. 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.
2 identical photographs, 35 × 45 mm each.
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: driver's license, EU blue card, EU long-term residence permit, national visa (Type D), residence card for family member of an EU citizen, visa.