What size is a Spain visa photo?

35 x 45 mm, following the Schengen visa standard, different from the 26x32mm passport size.

Is the Spain visa photo different from the passport photo?

Yes, the visa photo is 35x45mm (Schengen standard) while the passport photo is 26x32mm.

How many photos do I need for a Spanish Schengen visa?

You need 2 recent color passport-style photographs for the application.

Spain Visa Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-04-14

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

300

Background

light grey or light blue

Format

JPEG

Max Size

10000 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 6 months
2 Plain light grey or light blue background
3 Neutral facial expression with mouth closed and eyes open
4 Front-facing with head centered and straight
5 Even natural lighting with no shadows or glare
6 Follows Schengen visa photo standards (35x45mm)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using passport photo size for visa

Spain passport photos are 26x32mm but visa photos must be 35x45mm Schengen format

Pure white background

Schengen visa photos require light grey or light blue, not pure white

Hair covering facial features

All facial features including face edges must be clearly visible

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