Schengen area Short-stay visa photo checker

Free Schengen area Short-stay visa photo checker: upload your photo and see if it meets the rules (35×45 mm, head size, background, eyes, light). Your photo stays on your device.

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Free Schengen area Short-stay visa photo checker

Upload a photo you already have (from a studio, a booth, your phone, or one that was rejected) and see whether it meets the Schengen area Short-stay visa photo rules, with the reason for every problem.

Size35×45 mm (413×531 pixels)
Backgroundlight grey or white
Head height (chin to crown)32 to 36 mm
GlassesClear glasses only, no glare
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

What else the Schengen area Short-stay visa photo rules say

Schengen area Short-stay visa photo: all the rules and the official source

Want one that passes first time? Make your Schengen area Short-stay visa photo with live camera checks: Picproved fits it to the rules, fixes the background and checks everything before you save. Free while we launch, then €6.99 per person, every size included. No ads, no subscription.

Questions

Is the Schengen area Short-stay visa photo checker free?
Yes. Checking is free, with no sign-up, and your photo is checked on your device. It is never uploaded.
What does the Schengen area Short-stay visa photo checker look at?
The file (format, pixel size), then the face: head size and position, eyes open, expression, head tilt and turn, light, shadows, glare, blur, glasses, hair over the face, head covering and the background colour.
What if my photo fails?
Each failed check says why. Size, crop and background can be fixed in the editor; eyes, expression, light and blur need a new photo, which Picproved helps you take with live camera checks.
Does passing the check mean my photo will be accepted?
It means the photo meets the published rules Picproved checks. The office or portal makes the final decision, so no checker can promise acceptance.