Schengen Visa Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
Make a Schengen visa photo that meets the EU 27-member-state standard (ICAO 9303) exactly, from a smartphone shot, for ¥200.
| Dimensions | 45mm × 35mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | 32–36 mm |
| Top margin | 2–6 mm |
| Background | Plain white or light grey background (per ICAO 9303) |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | European Union (Visa Code Art. 13(4) + ICAO 9303 Part 1, 6th ed.) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-18)
Verbatim official spec
The verbatim text from EU Visa Code (Regulation 810/2009 Art. 13(4)) is shown below in English. The technical baseline is the ICAO 9303 Part 1, 6th edition document it references.
- 「The technical requirements for the photograph shall be in accordance with the international standards as set out in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) document 9303 Part 1, 6th edition.」
Why this spec matters
Schengen visas share a single photo standard (ICAO 9303, 35×45mm, face length 32-36mm) across 27 member states (France, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc.). Since this matches the Japanese passport photo spec, it's the only overseas visa for which a Japanese passport photo can typically be reused.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant Schengen visa photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
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Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain white wall in a bright room. Face the camera directly, no hat, neutral expression, eyes on the lens. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 35×45mm Schengen spec (ICAO 9303). Fine-tune position to 0.1mm precision. - 3
Print at any Japan convenience store via QR code
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — from ¥30.
Create a Spec-Compliant Schengen Visa Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the EU-wide ICAO 9303 spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
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Even for a tight spec like My Number, you can finish the entire shoot → process → print workflow in your browser.
0.1mm face position adjustment
Drag the hairline, chin, and face-width guides — or type the millimetre value — to fit inside even a 4mm-wide regulatory window like the My Number spec.
Auto-generated L-size print sheet
Multiple photos optimally arranged on L-size paper with cut marks. Print directly at home or at a convenience store.
AI removes the background automatically
Walls or objects in the original shot are auto-removed; AI converts the photo to the plain background the spec requires.
AI skin smoothing with a natural finish
Auto-reduces blemishes and uneven tone while keeping a natural look. Choose between the original and the smoothed version.
Print at 55,000 convenience stores nationwide
Scan a QR code at the multi-copy machine in 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30.
5-language support, no app required
Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese — works entirely in your smartphone browser without installing an app.
Frequently asked questions
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Create a Spec-Compliant Schengen Visa Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the EU-wide ICAO 9303 spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
Create now — ¥200