Common print size
35 × 45 mm
The current authorised U.S. route states this exact width and height.
Reviewed against Portugal government and authorised VFS guidance on 17 July 2026
Portugal visa photo requirements35 × 45 mm is common, but the filing route controls
Current authorised guidance supports a recent colour photo on a plain light background. Print dimensions, quantity, face percentage, pixel limits, and eyewear rules can change with the country where you apply.
Background and crop only. PassPhoto never changes facial features or identity.
Common U.S. filing route
35 × 45 mm
One recent colour print.
Qatar digital route
≥240 × 320 px
3:4 ratio and no more than 120 KB.
India route
35–40 mm wide
Face occupies 70–90%.
Portugal filing-location note
PassPhoto uses the common 35 × 45 mm route, but Portugal does not publish one universal pixel, file-size, quantity, or eyewear rule for every applicant. Check the Portuguese post or authorised visa centre handling your application before printing or uploading the result.
Common requirements
The reliable Portugal visa photo baseline
These requirements recur across the current authorised routes reviewed here. When your own checklist is more specific, that checklist takes priority.
Photo age
Usually within 6 months
U.S., India, and Qatar guidance use six months; another location can be stricter.
Background
Plain light, white or off-white
The wording varies slightly by filing location, so follow the local checklist.
Face framing
70–80% common
Qatar uses 70–80%; India publishes a broader 70–90% range.
Expression
Neutral, full face
Look directly at the camera, keep the image sharp, and avoid a smile.
Pixels and file size
Route-specific
Portugal does not publish one universal digital limit for every filing location.
Route comparison
Why Portugal photo sizes look inconsistent online
Portugal accepts applications through different consular posts and authorised centres. The physical print baseline is similar, but local digital and intake rules are not identical.
United States route
One 35 × 45 mm print
Recent colour, no more than six months old, white or off-white background, full face, non-smiling, printed on photographic paper and attached to the form.
Authorised U.S. guidanceIndia route
35–40 mm wide; 70–90% face
No more than six months old, close-up of the head and shoulders, high-quality print, natural skin tone, and no eyewear for Goa-jurisdiction applicants.
Authorised India guidanceQatar route
≥240 × 320 px; ≤120 KB
A 3:4 digital image with a plain light background, six-month recency, clear forward-facing pose, and 70–80% face coverage.
Authorised Qatar guidanceBackground replacement is available
The Portugal government and authorised-centre sources reviewed here require a plain light background but do not publish a ban on background replacement. PassPhoto changes only the background and crop. It never changes skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity. Follow a stricter instruction if your own filing location displays one.
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Start with the responsible authority
Portugal's government explains who can request a short-stay Schengen visa and where to apply. The online visa portal may support application preparation, but the responsible consular post and filing location set the document checklist.
Quantity and recency
One photo and six months are not universal
The current U.S. route asks for one photo no more than six months old. South Africa guidance describes a second photo handed over separately and uses a three-month recency instruction. This is why PassPhoto does not claim a single copy count or age limit for every Portugal applicant.
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Direct answers before you prepare the photo
What size is a Portugal visa photo?
A 35 x 45 mm colour print is the clearest current answer for the authorised Portugal VFS route in the United States. The India route publishes a width range of 35 to 40 mm, while the Qatar route publishes a digital 3:4 image starting at 240 x 320 pixels. Follow the location handling your application.
What is the Portugal visa photo size in pixels?
There is no universal Portugal visa pixel size. A 35 x 45 mm print converts to about 413 x 531 pixels at 300 PPI, but that is a print-production conversion rather than a nationwide portal requirement. The authorised Qatar route separately requires at least 240 x 320 pixels in a 3:4 ratio and no more than 120 KB.
Does Portugal require one or two visa photos?
The current U.S. VFS route asks for one recent colour photograph. South Africa guidance describes attaching one photo and handing over another separately. Quantity is filing-location specific, so use the checklist for your visa centre or Portuguese consular post.
How recent must a Portugal visa photo be?
The U.S., India, and Qatar VFS guidance reviewed here says no more than six months old. The South Africa route publishes a stricter three-month instruction. Use the shortest period stated by your own filing location.
What background is required for a Portugal visa photo?
Use a plain light-coloured background. Current U.S. guidance specifies white or off-white, while other routes use plain light-coloured wording. The background should be even, shadow-free, and provide clear contrast with the face and hair.
Can PassPhoto replace the background of a Portugal visa photo?
Yes. The official and authorised Portugal visa sources reviewed for this guide require a light background but do not publish a ban on background replacement. PassPhoto changes only the background and crop, never the face, skin, hair, expression, clothing, or identity. A stricter instruction shown by your filing location takes priority.
Are glasses allowed in a Portugal visa photo?
Do not assume one rule applies everywhere. The authorised India page says eyewear is not accepted for applicants under the Goa jurisdiction. Other routes focus on a clear, identifiable full face. Removing glasses avoids glare and location-specific rejection risk.
Does PassPhoto print or submit Portugal visa photos?
No. PassPhoto prepares a digital background and crop. You arrange any required photo-quality printing and submit the photo through the Portuguese consular post, authorised visa centre, or online route handling your application.
Common 35 × 45 mm maker route
Printing and submission are your responsibility
PassPhoto does not print, submit, or guarantee acceptance. Download the prepared crop, confirm your filing-location rules, arrange any required photo-quality print, and submit it through the responsible Portugal visa route yourself.