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Step 1 of 4 — Prepare
Before You Upload Your Schengen VISA Photo Photo
Check your camera roll against these requirements before choosing a file.
- Size: 35 x 45 mm
- Background: Plain and light
- Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Official requirements loaded
Find The Right Photo In Your Camera Roll
Most rejections come from using an unsuitable existing photo
- Sharp focus, even lighting, looking straight at the camera
- Avoid group shots, heavily filtered selfies and screenshots of old photos
Quick Checklist Before You Upload
- Taken recently and still a good likeness of you
- Only you in the photo — no other people visible
- No sunglasses, hat or head covering, unless worn for religious reasons
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight ahead
- A photo file, not a screenshot or a scan
- Not filtered or colour-adjusted
- AI verifies instantly Every requirement
- Money-back If rejected
- Format guarantee Or full refund
- Private & secure Stored in the EU
You can choose a different photo if the checks don't pass — nothing is charged until you order.
Step 2 of 4 — Upload Photo
Upload Your Photo
Follow these steps to get approved on the first try.
- Size: 35 x 45 mm
- Background: Plain and light
- Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Requirements for Schengen Area automatically applied
Your photo must meet these requirements
After upload, AI will verify your photo against official Schengen VISA Photo requirements in seconds. If it passes, you move straight to delivery.
- Approved or full refund
- AI checks automatically
- Resubmit freely if needed
- Format:
- Resolution:
- File size:
Next: AI will check face position, lighting, background, expression and official Schengen VISA Photo requirements.
Step 3 of 4 — AI Verify
Photo Approved!
Verifying your Schengen VISA Photo Not quite right yet We couldn't finish the check This is taking too long Check limit reached
Checking against official ICAO biometric standards Your Schengen VISA Photo meets all official requirements Fix what's listed below and take another photo. Retakes are free. Something went wrong on our side, not with your photo. Try again. We didn't get an answer in time. Your photo hasn't been judged — try again. Each photo can be checked a limited number of times. Take a new photo to continue, or contact us if you need help: william@speedphoto.eu
Usually takes 15–30 seconds
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Approved for Schengen VISA Photo
- Face Position ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Face centered, fills 70–80% of frame — required by ICAO biometric standards
- Lighting Quality ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Even illumination, no shadows on face or background — #1 rejection reason
- Background ✓ Replaced ✕ Not passed Check this We replace the background for you — you don't need a plain wall.
- Expression & Eyes ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes fully open and visible
- Schengen VISA Photo Requirements ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Checking size, resolution and framing against official ICAO biometric standards
Step 4 of 4 — Deliver
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How Booth Collection Works
- 1 Complete your payment online
- 2 Receive your 6-digit code by email
- 3 Visit any SpeedPhoto booth within 30 days
- 4 Enter your code and collect your photos instantly