Denmark visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Schengen short-stay (tourist) visa, applied via VFS Global India (Denmark) need a photo that meets Denmark'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 2026Denmark photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Head and top of shoulders; face fills 70–80% of photo.
Full Denmark visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Schengen short-stay (tourist) visa, applied via VFS Global India (Denmark) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 35 x 45 (checklist: 3.5cm/4.5cm); VFS page: 35–40 mm wide |
| 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 | Plain, light-coloured |
| Head / face size | Head and top of shoulders; face fills 70–80% of photo |
| How recent | Less than 6 months old |
| Glasses | No flash glare, no tinted lenses; frames must not cover any part of the eyes (lighter frames preferred) |
| Head covering | Not allowed except for religious reasons; face from chin to forehead and both edges must be visible |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed, looking directly at camera, square-on, eyes open |
| Copies | 1 |
Other official rules
- Colour photo with good resemblance
- Sharp, high quality, printed on high-quality paper, no ink marks or creases
- Even lighting, no shadows or red eye, natural colour
- Only the applicant in frame (no chair backs, toys, people)
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a plain, light-coloured background
- Neutral, mouth closed, looking directly at camera, square-on, eyes open
- Use a photo less than 6 months old
- Colour photo with good resemblance
- Sharp, high quality, printed on high-quality paper, no ink marks or creases
- Even lighting, no shadows or red eye, natural colour
Avoid
- No flash glare, no tinted lenses; frames must not cover any part of the eyes (lighter frames preferred)
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 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 35 × 45 mm
- Check the background is plain
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Denmark visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 (checklist: 3.5cm/4.5cm); VFS page: 35–40 mm wide mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Denmark visa photo?
Plain, light-coloured.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Denmark?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (Less than 6 months old) and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How old can the photo be?
Less than 6 months old.
Can I wear glasses in my Denmark visa photo?
No flash glare, no tinted lenses; frames must not cover any part of the eyes (lighter frames preferred)
How many photos do I need?
1.
Where do these rules come from?
From VFS Global India – Denmark visa information page, 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 India – Denmark visa information page
Also checked: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/india/english/pdf/Tourist-Checklist_updated.pdf
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
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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