Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Iceland 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. |
| Glasses | No tinting or reflections; eyes must be fully visible. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What this document is
A visa for Iceland is a Schengen visa, applied for at the embassy or consulate of the Schengen state that is the main destination of the trip. Iceland has few missions of its own: in about 120 cities around the world its Ministry for Foreign Affairs has commissioned other Schengen states to issue visas on Iceland’s behalf. Since 18 March 2025 applications from Ireland go to Iceland directly — through VFS in Dublin to the Icelandic Embassy in London — where Denmark used to represent it. The application form names the Directorate of Immigration (Útlendingastofnun) in Kópavogur as the authority that processes the data.
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
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background.
- 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.
Iceland-specific things to know
- Iceland's portal gives only the size — 35 × 45 mm — and sends you to the embassy or consulate for the complete list; the white background and the six months come from the Directorate's checklist.
- The photo must be a recent original — not a copy — in colour on a white background.
- The number of photographs depends on the embassy or visa centre; the checklist read asks for one.
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: Directorate of Immigration of Iceland and the island.is portal. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- island.is, apply for a visa to Iceland, supporting documents: the applicant's passport photo (35 × 45 mm); a passport or travel document not more than ten years old, valid at least three months beyond the planned stay and with at least two blank pages; documents confirming financial means (the applicant's bank statement or a guarantee from the host with payslips or a bank statement); documents allowing the assessment of the intention to leave the territory of the member states (a reservation or return ticket, proof of financial means and employment in the country of residence, proof of real estate, proof of integration); travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid throughout the Schengen area; and documents confirming the purpose of travel.
- Directorate of Immigration of Iceland, tourist visa checklist (United Kingdom): a fully completed and signed application form; one recent original passport-size colour photograph with a white background, not older than six months; a valid UK residence permit valid at least three months after departure from the Schengen area; proof of employment or studies; bank statements; a full colour photocopy of all pages of the passport; for minors the birth certificate and the consent of the parents.
- island.is for residence permits: the documents for a residence permit based on work also list a passport photo of 35 × 45 mm; the page for visas states that the complete list and the application procedure are on the website of the applicable embassy or consulate.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa photo be in Iceland?
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.
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.