Passport Photo — EU (Schengen) Resizer

What matters

Passport Photo — EU (Schengen) dimensions at a glance

EU passport photos follow ICAO biometric standards at 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI). Requirements are harmonized across Schengen countries with minor local variations.

Biometric passport photos must meet strict ICAO standards for automated facial recognition. Non-compliant photos can cause issues at e-gates.

Rejected applications delay passport issuance. Even borderline photos can cause problems at automated border e-gates across Europe.

Best practices

Use the crop intentionally

• White or light grey background, evenly lit with no shadows.
• Face must be centered and occupy 70-80% of the frame height.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and fully visible.