Estonia 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 Estonia'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 2026Estonia photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Face 70-80% of the photo height.
Full Estonia 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 | White (the page also says light, white or off-white) |
| Head / face size | Face 70-80% of the photo height |
| How recent | No older than 6 months |
| Glasses | No sunglasses (regular glasses not addressed) |
| Head covering | No hat, cap or head covering unless worn for religious belief or ethnic background |
| Expression and pose | Full face, not smiling |
| Copies | 1 |
Other official rules
- Colour photo on normal photographic paper
- No software corrections
- Must not have been used previously in the passport
- Stick the photo on the visa application form
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a white (the page also says light, white or off-white) background
- Full face, not smiling
- Use a photo no older than 6 months
- Colour photo on normal photographic paper
- No software corrections
- Must not have been used previously in the passport
Avoid
- Photos that do not meet these requirements make the application incomplete
- No sunglasses (regular glasses not addressed)
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 white
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Estonia visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Estonia visa photo?
White (the page also says light, white or off-white).
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Estonia?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (No older than 6 months) and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How old can the photo be?
No older than 6 months.
Can I wear glasses in my Estonia visa photo?
No sunglasses (regular glasses not addressed)
How many photos do I need?
1.
Where do these rules come from?
From VFS Global – Estonia tourism checklist, 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 – Estonia tourism checklist, India
Also checked: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/estonia/india/english/index.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.
2026 guide · last checked 17 Oct 2026