Belgium visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Schengen short-stay (Visa C) tourism (Embassy of Belgium New Delhi, applied via VFS Global India) need a photo that meets Belgium's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026Belgium photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
The authority does not publish an exact size for this route.
Full Belgium visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Schengen short-stay (Visa C) tourism (Embassy of Belgium New Delhi, applied via VFS Global India) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | Not stated by the official source |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | Not stated by the official source |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | White |
| Head / face size | Not stated by the official source |
| How recent | Recent (no period specified) |
| Glasses | Not stated by the official source |
| Head covering | Not stated by the official source |
| Expression and pose | Not stated by the official source |
| Copies | 1 |
Other official rules
- Colour photograph
- Glued on the completed and signed application form
- All applicants over 12 must appear in person for fingerprints and photo (VIS)
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a white background
- Use a photo recent (no period specified)
- Colour photograph
- Glued on the completed and signed application form
- All applicants over 12 must appear in person for fingerprints and photo (VIS)
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
Order at least 1 copies, plus one spare in case the centre asks for a retake.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to the required size
- Check the background is white
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Belgium visa photo size for Indians?
The official source does not publish an exact size for this route. Use a standard passport-style photo and follow the other rules on this page.
What background colour is needed for a Belgium visa photo?
White.
How old can the photo be?
Recent (no period specified).
How many photos do I need?
1.
Where do these rules come from?
From Embassy of Belgium in India - Visa C for Tourism checklist (Apr 2026), checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Embassy of Belgium in India - Visa C for Tourism checklist (Apr 2026)
Also checked: https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/sites/default/files/2026-03/visa_c-for_tourism.pdf
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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