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Passport photo compliance checker

Upload your visa photo and our AI instantly checks it against official Schengen/VFS requirements — before a VFS officer rejects it at the counter.

⬜ Background
🎯 Face position
🚫 No glasses
😐 Expression

Drop your photo here, or click to upload

JPEG, PNG, or WebP · Max 10 MB

Official Schengen photo requirements

  • 35 × 45 mm (width × height) printed on photo paper
  • White or very light off-white background, no patterns or shadows
  • Full face, frontal, neutral expression — no smiling, no glasses
  • Taken within the last 6 months, eyes open and clearly visible
  • No hats or headwear (religious coverings are exempt)
  • Sharp focus, even lighting — no shadows on face or background
  • JPEG if submitting digitally: minimum 240 × 320 px, max 120 KB, 300 dpi

Disclaimer: This AI tool is for guidance only. AI analysis cannot perfectly replicate the judgment of a VFS officer. A "pass" result does not guarantee your photo will be accepted. When in doubt, have your photo taken by a professional photo studio that is familiar with Schengen requirements.

Your photo is ready. Now build the rest of your application.

Schengy fills your Schengen form, writes your cover letter, and generates the complete application for your destination.

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