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A complete guide for picture requirements for Schengen Visa

17 Jan 2024 02:05 PM
A complete guide for picture requirements for Schengen Visa

The gate of 26 states of European will be opened for the Non- Schengen residents by having a Schengen visa. For a tourist, business or study purpose visa is a must for all European states. A formal procedure is there to get the Schengen Visa in which you have to submit the list of documents stated along with two latest passport size photographs. There are some specific requirements for the photographs which need to be taken care of while getting the picture clicked. Facial biometrics should be clear in the photograph submitted as they help in the purpose of verification.

Here are the details which are to be kept in mind while getting the photographs clicked for the Schengen Visa.

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1. Size and illustration

Size and illustration
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The minimum size of the face in the photo should be 32mm or the maximum could be 36 mm. The picture needs to show the clear features of the face. The width of the picture should be 35mm.The photograph should not be from too far or too close but should show clear face from head to chain. Hairstyle should even be visible. The face of the person should take 70 to 80 percent of the space of pictures.

 

 

2. Focus and Colour

Focus and Colour
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The picture should sharply focus on the face of the applicant and should have a strong contrast. Poor colored picture or blurred pictures are not acceptable

 

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The brightness level of the picture is to be maintained. The picture should spread even light on the face of the person. There should be no red eye, over whiteness or reflection in the picture.

 

4. Background of the picture

Background of the picture
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The ideal background for a picture is neutral grey color as it gives the right amount of contrast to the face and even level of brightness is maintained. A colorful, patterned or shadow background is not acceptable for the pictures required for Schengen Visa.

 

 

5. Quality

Quality
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The picture should be printed on a paper with high quality a minimum of 600 dpi should be there. There should be a natural skin tone in the picture. Layers and creases or spots should not be present.

 

6. The positioning of face

The positioning of face
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The face should be straight as eyes should focus on the camera. Head should not be tilted to any direction. There should be normal expressions of face. Widened mouth or a big smile is not required for the picture.

 

7. Managing the eyes

Managing the eyes
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It is very important that your eyes are opened properly in the picture. No hair should be falling on your eyes and the focus of your eyes should be directly towards the camera.

 

8. Wearing Glasses

Wearing Glasses
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For getting a picture clicked sunglasses or even optical glasses should be avoided. If you are wearing glasses, then frame should be such that your eyes are clearly visible.

 

 

9. Covering head

Covering head
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Caps, hats or any other kind of headwear should be avoided as they pose reflection in the picture. There are few exceptions for the people who wear religious headwear but even that should be such that clear face from the forehead to the lower tip of the chin is visible.

These are some of the points which one must keep in mind while getting a picture clicked for Schengen Visa.

All the best!!

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