Croatia visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Schengen short-stay (C) tourist visa via VFS Global India need a photo that meets Croatia'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 2026Croatia photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Chin to scalp about 2/3 of the photo, no higher than 36 mm; head centred.
Full Croatia visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Schengen short-stay (C) tourist visa via VFS Global India |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 35 x 45 |
| 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 | Light in colour or white, with no pattern and enough contrast with the face and hair |
| Head / face size | Chin to scalp about 2/3 of the photo, no higher than 36 mm; head centred |
| How recent | Not stated by the official source |
| Glasses | Not stated by the official source |
| Head covering | Not stated by the official source |
| Expression and pose | Neutral facial expression, eyes open, mouth closed |
| Copies | 2 |
Other official rules
- Colour photograph
- Distance between the eyes at least 8 mm, ideally 10 mm
- Printed on high-quality glossy, smooth paper without surface structure
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a light in colour or white, with no pattern and enough contrast with the face and hair background
- Neutral facial expression, eyes open, mouth closed
- Colour photograph
- Distance between the eyes at least 8 mm, ideally 10 mm
- Printed on high-quality glossy, smooth paper without surface structure
Avoid
- Photos that do not meet these requirements make the application 'incomplete'
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
A 35 × 45 mm print at 300 DPI is 413 × 531 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 826 × 1062 pixels. Ask the studio for exactly 35 × 45 mm, not "passport size".
Order at least 2 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 35 × 45 mm
- Check the background is light in colour or white
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Croatia visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Croatia visa photo?
Light in colour or white, with no pattern and enough contrast with the face and hair.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Croatia?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How many photos do I need?
2.
Where do these rules come from?
From VFS Global – Croatia Visa Information, India, 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: VFS Global – Croatia Visa Information, India
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.
2026 guide · last checked 17 Oct 2026