Schengen VISA Photo
Official biometric photo, AI-verified to meet Schengen Area government requirements.
From £8.00
AI Verification
- Face position
- Lighting
- Background
- Expression
- Requirements
Why SpeedPhoto?
vs. taking the photo yourself or visiting a studio
Done in 5 minutes
From your phone to approved photos faster than driving to a studio. No appointment needed.
AI-guaranteed approval
Our AI checks 10+ biometric criteria before you pay. If we approve it and it's rejected, you get a full refund.
Money-back guarantee
Every photo is covered. If the photo doesn't meet official requirements, we refund 100% — no questions asked.
No special equipment
Just your smartphone. Step-by-step guidance handles lighting, position and framing automatically.
Open 24/7
Take your photo at midnight or Sunday morning. No studio hours, no queues, no waiting.
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Over 2,341 verified reviews from customers in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway.
What AI Checks
Automatically verified in seconds
Position Your Face Like This
Follow the biometric guidelines
- Eyes open & visible
- Face forward, no tilt
- Neutral expression
- Plain background
- Even lighting
Photo Examples
✓ Approved Photo
- Neutral expression
- Even lighting
- Plain background
- Eyes visible
- Centered face
✕ Rejected Photo
- Smiling
- Shadows on face
- Cluttered background
- Wearing sunglasses
- Head tilted
Your photo meets requirements automatically. AI checks everything.
Approved or your money back — guaranteed.
Common Rejection Reasons
Quick Checklist
✓ Do This
- Face camera directly
- Keep eyes open
- Use natural daylight
- Plain white background
- Remove glasses
✕ Don't Do This
- Don't smile
- Don't use flash
- Don't wear sunglasses
- Don't have shadows
- Don't use selfies
Must meet ICAO biometric standards
The official requirements
Before you buy
Photo size
35 × 45 mm
35 mm wide by 45 mm tall, with your head between 32 mm and 36 mm from crown to chin and your face filling 70–80% of the height.
Background
Plain and light
A plain background in a single light colour.
Face position
Straight on, neutral expression
Face the camera directly with a neutral expression, your mouth closed and both eyes open and visible.
Lighting
Even, no shadows
Even lighting with no shadows on your face or the background.
Photo age
Within 6 months
The photo must have been taken in the last six months.
Resolution & format
Colour · 300 dpi
A colour photo. Consulates ask for one or two identical prints depending on which one you apply to — check before you go.
Prints needed
2
Ready to Take Your Photo?
- Guided step-by-step
- AI checks instantly
- Approved or money back
