Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Switzerland 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 | 64–76% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 29–34 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects. #E5E7EB |
| Glasses | Glasses permitted only if eyes are fully visible and there are no reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
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 64–76%
- 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: uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects.
- 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
Switzerland-specific things to know
- Switzerland has no single Schengen visa photo sheet: one photo in most lists, two in Senegal; the size is 35 × 45 mm in Dhaka, 3.5 × 4.5 cm in the UAE, 36 × 47 mm in Tanzania, 35–40 mm wide in India, depending on the office.
- In India and the UAE the print is glued on the form; in India stapled, pinned, copied or scanned pictures are refused.
- The background is «white or light» (Dhaka), «light» (UAE), «white» (India, Senegal) or «plain white» (Tanzania): plain white fits every list.
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: Swiss embassies (FDFA) and VFS Global visa centres — Schengen visa checklists. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Swiss Embassy in Dhaka, Schengen visa checklist, item «Photograph»: one recent (taken within the last 6 months) ICAO-compliant photo; white or light background, in colour, with no shadows; size 35 mm × 45 mm (standard ICAO dimensions). Biometric data (fingerprints) are collected for first-time applicants.
- Swiss checklist for India (VFS Global): 1 passport-size picture on a white background, not older than 6 months, size 35–40 mm in width, not a copied or scanned picture; the picture is pasted on the application form, and stapled or pinned pictures cannot be accepted; the list refers to the ICAO photograph guidelines.
- Swiss visa checklist for the UAE (VFS Global): one recent passport photograph (not older than 6 months), size 3.5 × 4.5 cm with a light background, glued on the application form; head covers are not permitted except for religious reasons, and the face must be fully visible; the list links the ICAO photograph guidelines of the European Commission.
- Swiss Embassy in Tanzania: one passport-sized colour photograph not older than 6 months, taken against a plain white background, height 47 mm and width 36 mm, with 32–36 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head without hair; the photo must be clear and of good quality. Regional Consular Center Western Balkans (Kosovo): 1 photograph in colour, passport size, not older than six months, matching ICAO specifications.
- Swiss Embassy in Senegal, checklist for the Schengen visa C (Portuguese): «Duas fotografias tipo passe recentes e idênticas em um fundo branco, destinadas para o nosso arquivo» — two recent identical passport-type photographs on a white background, for the embassy's archive.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a Schengen visa photo be in Switzerland?
35 × 45 mm. 64–76% 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?
64–76% of photo height. 29–34 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects.
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.