Physical size
35 × 45 mm
Used by the official Schengen C and national D visa guidance reviewed here.
Reviewed against Polish government, consular, and authorised-centre guidance on 17 July 2026
Poland visa photo requirements35 × 45 mm with 70–80% face coverage
Schengen C and national D routes share the same core dimensions. The filing location still controls whether the background must be white, whether one or two prints are needed, and whether the image may be captured at the appointment.
Background and crop only. PassPhoto never changes facial features or identity.
Common format
35 × 45 mm
Colour, sharp, and no more than six months old.
Face framing
70–80%
Full head to upper shoulders, directly facing camera.
Copy count
One or two
Visa type and filing location decide.
Poland alteration note
An official Polish work-visa checklist requires one 35 × 45 mm colour image on a white background with "no retouch". PassPhoto still allows background replacement, but keeps this note visible. Confirm the exact consular or authorised-centre checklist before using an edited result.
Official baseline
The requirements that recur across Poland visa routes
Central national-visa guidance and local Schengen pages agree on the dimensions, age, framing, pose, expression, and eye visibility. Local instructions settle the remaining intake details.
Face coverage
70–80%
From the top of the head to the upper shoulders, facing the camera directly.
Photo age
Within six months
The image must represent your current appearance.
Background
White or uniform light
Consular pages commonly say white; central national guidance says uniform light.
Expression
Natural, mouth closed
Eyes open and visible, hair clear of the face, and pupils sharply shown.
Copies
One or two
The visa type and filing-location checklist determine the quantity.
Route and filing-location differences
The size is stable; the intake method is not
Local C-type page
One white-background print
The current Croatia consular page asks for one sharp 35 × 45 mm colour image on quality paper, newer than six months, with 70–80% face coverage.
Official C-type pageCentral Schengen rule
Bring a photo or use capture
Poland's MOS says a Schengen applicant submits an ICAO-compliant image or has one taken at the application. Availability depends on the place receiving the file.
Official MOS guidanceNational visa checklist
Two prints in some locations
The current Malaysia/Brunei national-visa checklist asks for two 35 × 45 mm images and says they must not be stapled to the application form.
Official national checklistBackground replacement remains available with a note
PassPhoto can create a white or uniform light background and crop to 35 × 45 mm with 70–80% face coverage. It never changes skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity. Because an official route says no retouch, you decide whether to use the edited result after checking your filing instructions.
Continue to the route-aware makerPoland visa photo FAQ
Direct answers before your appointment
What size is a Poland visa photo?
A 35 x 45 mm colour image is the consistent official baseline across the Polish Schengen C and national D visa sources reviewed here. The face should occupy 70 to 80 percent of the image and the photo should be no more than six months old.
Is the background white or light-coloured?
Many Polish consular pages specify a white background, while the central national-visa guidance uses a uniform light background. Follow the page or checklist for the mission or authorised centre receiving your application. White is the common conservative print choice.
Do I need one or two Poland visa photos?
There is no universal copy count. Current C-type pages and some authorised-centre checklists describe one colour image. Other national study and work checklists require two. The route-specific list controls even when the 35 x 45 mm format is unchanged.
What is the Poland visa photo size in pixels?
The official visa sources reviewed here describe a physical 35 x 45 mm print and do not publish one national visa-upload pixel limit. Use a pixel size or file-size value only when the official portal or receiving office publishes it.
Can PassPhoto replace the background?
PassPhoto still allows background replacement, but an official Polish work-visa checklist says no retouch. Use the tool only after deciding whether an edited result is suitable for your exact filing route. PassPhoto changes only the background and crop, never the face, skin, hair, expression, clothing, or identity.
Can the photo be taken at the application appointment?
The central Polish MOS guidance says a Schengen applicant submits an ICAO-compliant image or may have one taken at the time of application. Local consular pages often instruct applicants to bring a printed 35 x 45 mm image, so confirm the intake method before attending.
Are glasses or religious head coverings allowed?
Dark glasses are generally excluded unless a documented sight condition applies. Religious head coverings can be accepted when the full face remains visible, but local guidance may require supporting evidence. Clear prescription glasses should not hide the eyes or create glare.
Does PassPhoto print or submit Poland visa photos?
No. PassPhoto prepares a downloadable crop and background. You arrange any required photo-quality printing and submit through the Polish consulate, embassy, or authorised service provider handling your application.
Primary sources
Official Poland guidance used
Re-open the exact mission or authorised-centre checklist immediately before filing. Supporting documents and photo intake can change by residence country.
Route-aware 35 × 45 mm maker route
Printing and submission are your responsibility
PassPhoto does not print, submit, or guarantee acceptance. Confirm the number of photos, background wording, capture method, and retouch policy, then arrange any required printing and submit through the responsible Poland visa route yourself.