German Federal Foreign Office
Applies to: Printed visa photo guidance published by the German mission in KuwaitChecked:
Destination guide
Schengen visa photo.
Schengen visa photo — Published print guidance for Schengen area visa photos, with application-specific notes and links to the source material.
35 × 45 mm
Format illustration only · not a compliance check
At a glance
The essential measurements.
| Print dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Export preset | 827 × 1063 px |
| Print density | 600 dpi |
| Application channel | Consular print guidance |
| Chin-to-crown height | 32–36 mm |
| Background | Plain bright background, preferably neutral grey, with contrast to hair and face |
| Upload formats | Not specified for this print profile |
| Upload file limit | Not specified for this print profile |
Pixel dimensions and print density describe the export preset. They are not universal digital upload requirements.
Read the fine print
Before you prepare your photo.
- Regional starting profile based on one consular source, not a universal rule for every destination or submission channel.
- The source states face height 32–36 mm and approximately 70–80%; the stored ratios derive from its millimetre range.
- This source requests at least 600 dpi print resolution; the pixel dimensions are calculated tool presets.
- Confirm current destination consulate instructions; digital file limits are not specified in this print source.
Photo studio / in development
A little more guidance.A little less guesswork.
The crop, check and export tools are still being built. For now, use this guide to understand your format and application requirements.
Review the measurements ↑A little preparation
Three steps to a clearer start.
Confirm your application.
Check the receiving authority and whether you need a printed photo or a digital upload.
Review the full guidance.
Read the dimensions and notes below. Check composition, lighting and any restrictions on cropping or editing.
Prepare, then double-check.
Use a suitable photo service or the application’s photo process. Confirm the current source instructions before submitting.
Good questions
A few things worth knowing.
Are these rules identical at every Schengen consulate?
Confirm the instructions of the consulate handling your application. This starting profile records a specific mission’s published print guidance.
From the source
Guidance you can trace.
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