Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Germany schengen visa
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a Germany schengen visa. Ready to print or upload.
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The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 71–80%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
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 | 71–80% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Plain light background. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain light
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- 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.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| White background rejected (light grey preferred) | Re-shoot against light grey biometric backdrop |
| Glasses worn (any eyewear) | Re-shoot without glasses — German consulates strict on this |
| Only one paper photo submitted (two required) | Print second identical copy for VIS |
| Head tilted or partial profile | Re-shoot squarely facing camera |
| Face outside 32-36mm chin-to-crown range | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
Germany-specific things to know
- LIGHT GREY biometric background preferred — white "technically allowed" but often rejected
- TWO identical paper photos required (form + VIS database scan)
- Glasses strongly discouraged — frequently rejected even when claimed medical
- BSI / BMI Federal standards stricter than baseline Schengen
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 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.
Where these numbers come from
Source: Federal Foreign Office of Germany. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- The German mission page states that biometric data is collected for Schengen visa applications under the Visa Information System.
- For German visa procedures, the same page identifies the submitted photo as a biometric photograph.
- The official German biometric sample sheet defines the working photo size as 35 × 45 mm with head height 32-36 mm.
- The German mission page lists an on-site private photo booth option at the consular section, priced at $5 for four photos.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 71–80% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
71–80% of photo height. 32–36 mm chin to crown.
Plain light background.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain light A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. 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.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.