Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Spain 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 white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | No dark glasses or reflections. |
| Head covering | Headwear must not hide the face. |
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 Spain document
Spain 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
EU blue card
- EU long-term residence permit 26 × 32 mm
- ID card 26 × 32 mm
- NIE foreigner Number 26 × 32 mm
- passport 26 × 32 mm
- refugee travel document 26 × 32 mm
- residence card 26 × 32 mm
- residence card for family member of an EU citizen 26 × 32 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white 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.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Spain-specific things to know
- The number of photographs is the consulate's own: one in Washington and Los Angeles, two in Nador. None of the pages gives millimetres.
- The photo is glued to the form (Los Angeles) or glued or clipped but not stapled (Washington); a dark background, or objects or people behind the head, is refused.
- Dark or reflective glasses are excluded, and the full oval of the face must be visible — a garment may not conceal it.
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, European Union and Cooperation of Spain — consulates (exteriores.gob.es). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles, Schengen visas, requirement 2 — Photograph: «Glued to the application form. A recent color photo-paper picture, passport-size, taken against a white background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face.»
- Consulate General of Spain in Washington: «One photo: Glued or clipped (not stapled) onto visa application form. Photo specifications: Passport-size, color photograph, recent (taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance), printed on matte/glossy paper, taken against a white, light, clear, uniform background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the applicant's full oval of the face.»
- Same Washington page: «Photos with a dark background or with objects or people that can be seen behind your head will not be accepted. Photographs of babies must not show any part of the adult holding them.»
- Consulate of Spain in Nador, requirements for Schengen visas (2022): «2 fotografías recientes del solicitante, ajustadas a los requisitos técnicos del Documento 9303 de la OACI» — two recent photographs of the applicant, complying with the technical requirements of ICAO Document 9303.
Schengen visas — Photograph (Consulate General in Los Angeles / Washington) ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a Schengen visa photo be in Spain?
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 white 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.