Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Estonia Schengen visa
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; forehead, chin, and cheekbones must be visible. |
What this document is
A Schengen visa (type C) is a short-stay visa for trips within the Schengen area. Under the EU Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, it covers stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. A longer stay needs a national type D visa or a residence permit.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Estonia document
Estonia does not use one frame for everything. This page is about Schengen visa — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
Schengen visathis page
consular
- document 40 × 50 mm
- EU blue card 40 × 50 mm
- EU long-term residence permit 40 × 50 mm
- ID card 40 × 50 mm
- passport 40 × 50 mm
- residence card for family member of an EU citizen 40 × 50 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Estonia-specific things to know
- Estonia asks for the photograph to be glued to the application form — Washington adds «not stapled!» — so it is a printed photo, not a loose one.
- The embassies name the size in two ways, 35×45 mm (Ankara) and 3.5 x 4.5 cm (1.4” x 1.8”) (Washington); Ankara describes the pose in words (looking directly at the camera, plain light-coloured background, face from chin to forehead and both edges clear) and Washington refers to the ICAO requirements.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia — Embassies of Estonia in Ankara and Washington. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Embassy of Estonia in Ankara, «Necessary documents to apply for a Schengen visa», the general documents: the application form (filled in Estonian, English or Turkish; if lodged directly at the Embassy it must be filled online, printed out and signed in point 37 and at the end of the form; at a VFS Global centre the applicant follows the VFS Global instructions); «one color photograph with size 35×45 mm, no older than 6 months, showing applicant looking directly to the camera, be taken with a plain light-colored background, without head covering, except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown»; «Photo must be glued to the application form».
- Same page, the other general documents: a travel document with at least two free pages for visas, valid at least three months after the end of the validity of the visa requested and not older than 10 years; travel medical insurance covering any expenses in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay, with a minimum coverage of 30 000 Euros; and the supporting documents according to the purpose of the travel.
- Embassy of Estonia in Washington, «Applying for a Schengen visa», all applicants present: the travel document (issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area, with at least two free pages); a valid US residence permit or a valid resident visa (original with a copy); the Estonian Schengen visa application form, completed on the embassy's webpage, printed and signed, with «one color photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm (1.4” x 1.8”). Photo must meet ICAO requirements and should not be older than six months. Photo must be glued on the visa application from (not stapled!)»; travel medical insurance with cover of at least 30,000 Euros; proof of travel arrangements and of accommodation.
Necessary documents to apply for a Schengen visa (Estonian Embassy in Ankara) ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a Schengen visa photo be in Estonia?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.