Physical size
35 × 45 mm
The Czech Foreign Ministry lists a 35 × 45 mm photo for visa admissibility.
Reviewed against Czech MFA and Interior guidance on 17 July 2026
Czech Republic visa photo requirements35 × 45 mm, no retouching
Czech visa guidance requires a current 35 × 45 mm physical photo. Interior guidance prohibits retouching and digital modification, so this page provides requirements and a local ratio checker only.
Requirements-only route. PassPhoto does not alter Czech Republic visa photos.
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We read only its pixel dimensions to compare the crop with the common 35 × 45 mm print ratio. The image is not uploaded, edited, or stored.
Physical format
35 × 45 mm
Official Czech visa photo size.
Face measurement
13 mm minimum
Eyes to the bottom of the chin.
Editing rule
No retouching
No digital modification of the person or print.
Czech no-edit rule
Czech Interior guidance says retouching and other modifications are not allowed, including digital processing of the person's image and print. PassPhoto does not route Czech Republic applicants into background replacement, cropping, enhancement, or file export.
Read the official Interior guidanceOfficial photo criteria
Czech visa photo size and composition
Current likeness
Current appearance
Use a recent image that matches the applicant at the time of filing.
Face view
Full-face, front view
Look straight at the camera with the head and upper shoulders visible.
Eye-to-chin height
At least 13 mm
Measured from the eyes to the bottom of the chin.
Top margin
At least 2 mm
Leave visible space above the top of the head.
Background
White to light blue or grey
A smooth transition between those light colours is allowed by Interior guidance.
Route differences
National rule first, local checklist second
Czech national pages set the photo geometry and no-edit rule. Consular checklists can add workflow details such as where to file, print quality, and background strictness.
Czech MFA
Official route guidance
35 × 45 mm visa-photo rule and current likeness requirements.
Official route guidanceInterior guidance
Official route guidance
No retouching or digital modification, with light background options.
Official route guidanceLos Angeles Schengen
Official route guidance
Local checklist asks for a photo-studio print on a white background.
Official route guidancePublic result comparison
Private tools disagree on digital outputs
Public result samples include private tools that publish different Czech visa-photo pixel targets and DPI assumptions. Treat those values as service-specific exports, not as a universal Czech government upload rule.
413 × 531 px
One private result sample maps 35 × 45 mm to this file size.
826 × 1062 px
Another private sample uses a larger 600 DPI-style output.
No universal digital output
The reviewed Czech official pages do not establish one universal digital output.
No edits to likeness
The Interior rule bars retouching and digital modifications.
Straight answers
Czech Republic visa photo FAQs
What size is a Czech Republic visa photo?
The Czech Foreign Ministry photo page requires a 35 x 45 mm photograph for visa applications. Interior guidance describes the same rectangular 45 mm high by 35 mm wide format for residence-related filings.
Can I use an online background replacement tool?
No. The Czech Interior photo guidance says retouching or other modifications are not allowed, including digital processing of the person's image and print. PassPhoto therefore keeps this route in requirements-only mode and does not process Czech Republic visa photos.
What background colour is allowed?
Czech Interior guidance allows a background from white to light blue or light grey, including smooth transitions between those colours. A Los Angeles consular checklist asks Schengen applicants for a white background, so the local filing office can be stricter.
Is there a Czech visa photo size in pixels?
The reviewed public Czech visa sources publish a physical 35 x 45 mm photo requirement, not a universal pixel, JPEG, DPI, or file-size upload requirement. Use digital values only if your specific application route publishes them.
Can I wear glasses or a head covering?
The MFA page prohibits sunglasses except for blind applicants and permits head coverings only for religious or health reasons when identification remains possible. The photo must have no glare hiding identifying features.
Do Czech visa applicants need a studio photo?
The Los Angeles Schengen checklist asks for a good-quality print on photo paper made at a professional photo studio. Other Czech pages describe the technical photo rules, so follow the receiving consulate or visa-centre checklist for the workflow.
Does PassPhoto print or submit Czech Republic visa photos?
No. PassPhoto provides this source-backed requirements guide and a private 35:45 ratio checker only. You arrange any professional print and submit it through the official application route.
Primary sources
Official Czech guidance only
Verify the current requirements with the authority receiving your application.
Original, unmodified photo
Printing and submission are your responsibility
PassPhoto does not print, submit, edit, or guarantee acceptance. Follow the official checklist for the Czech application route receiving your photo.