Poland visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Schengen short-stay (tourist / visiting family & friends) visa, applied via VFS Global India (Poland) need a photo that meets Poland'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 2026Poland photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Face takes up 70–80% of photo.
Full Poland visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Schengen short-stay (tourist / visiting family & friends) visa, applied via VFS Global India (Poland) |
|---|---|
| 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 (checklist); VFS page says light (white or off-white) with contrast |
| Head / face size | Face takes up 70–80% of photo |
| How recent | Not more than 6 months old |
| Glasses | No sunglasses (prescription glasses not addressed) |
| Head covering | No hat/cap or head covering unless worn for religious belief or ethnic background |
| Expression and pose | Full face, non-smiling |
| Copies | 1 |
Other official rules
- Colour, printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
- Must not have been used previously in the passport
- Stick the photograph on the visa application form
- Clear quality with face in focus
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a white (checklist); vfs page says light (white or off-white) with contrast background
- Full face, non-smiling
- Use a photo not more than 6 months old
- Colour, printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
- Must not have been used previously in the passport
- Stick the photograph on the visa application form
Avoid
- Non-compliant photos make the application incomplete (photo booth available at the centre)
- No sunglasses (prescription 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 Poland visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Poland visa photo?
White (checklist); VFS page says light (white or off-white) with contrast.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Poland?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (Not more 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?
Not more than 6 months old.
Can I wear glasses in my Poland visa photo?
No sunglasses (prescription glasses not addressed)
How many photos do I need?
1.
Where do these rules come from?
From VFS Global India – Poland: Checklist C Tourism / Visiting Family & Friends (18-02-26), 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 – Poland: Checklist C Tourism / Visiting Family & Friends (18-02-26)
Also checked: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/
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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