Czechia visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Schengen short-stay (tourist) visa, applied via VFS Global India (per Embassy of Czech Republic, New Delhi) need a photo that meets Czechia'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 2026Czechia photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Full Czechia visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Schengen short-stay (tourist) visa, applied via VFS Global India (per Embassy of Czech Republic, New Delhi) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Not stated by the official source |
| Head / face size | Eyes to bottom of chin at least 13 mm |
| How recent | Current appearance (tourism page: 'recent photo') |
| Glasses | No sunglasses (except for the blind) |
| Head covering | Not allowed except for religious or health reasons; must not prevent identification |
| Expression and pose | Not stated by the official source |
| Copies | Not stated by the official source |
Other official rules
- Full-face view
- Civil attire
- Application not accepted without a photo
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a photo current appearance (tourism page: 'recent photo')
- Full-face view
- Civil attire
- Application not accepted without a photo
Avoid
- No sunglasses (except for the blind)
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".
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
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Czechia visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 mm for a printed photo.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Czechia?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (Current appearance (tourism page: 'recent photo')) and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How old can the photo be?
Current appearance (tourism page: 'recent photo').
Can I wear glasses in my Czechia visa photo?
No sunglasses (except for the blind)
Where do these rules come from?
From Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – Photo (supporting documents overview), 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: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – Photo (supporting documents overview)
Also checked: https://mzv.gov.cz/newdelhi/en/ko/visa_information/schengen_visa_up_to_90_days/how_to_apply_for_a_visa_up_to_90_days.html
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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