Schengen visa photo requirements (35 × 45 mm)
Schengen visa applications made through VFS or TLScontact need printed biometric photos. Here are the rules, plus our free official-form filler.
| Size | 35 × 45 mm, biometric |
|---|---|
| Background | White or light |
| Taken | Within the last 6 months |
| Copies | 2 — one attached to the form, one loose (Germany via VFS Saudi Arabia) |
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Checked against Germany's VFS checklist in Saudi Arabia. Other Schengen countries follow the same 35 × 45 mm standard, but check your consulate's checklist.
Photo rules
- Biometric photo: face centred, looking at the camera, neutral expression.
- Print on photo paper at a studio or print shop.
How to submit it
Bring the printed photos to your VFS or TLScontact appointment. Need the form too? Fill the official Spanish Schengen form step by step on Picforms.
Questions people ask
What is the Schengen visa photo size?
35 × 45 mm, biometric, with a white or light background, taken within 6 months.
How many photos do I need?
Germany's VFS checklist in Saudi Arabia asks for 2: one attached and one loose.
Official sources
Checked 7 November 2026. Rules change — always confirm on the official site before you submit. Picforms is not affiliated with any government.
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