Sweden Passport / Visa Photo Requirements and Size

If you are preparing to renew your passport or apply for a visa to Sweden, your photo must meet their strict and exacting requirements.

Photo Specs

Size of visa photo: 45mm x 35mm
Color: Must be color, not black and white
Head size and position: Full face, centered
Background: White, light grey or cream
Smile: Neutral
Eyes: Open
Glasses: Sunglasses are not allowed in your photo. You may use your daily wearing glasses if needed.
Headgear: None, except headgear for religious reasons.
Qty needed: Two (2)

Sweden Passport Photo Size Requirements Guide

sweden passport photo requirement and size

Sweden Passport Photo and Visa Photo Requirements, Rules, Guidelines, and specifications

iVisa Photos app ensures your photo for the Schengen Visa application will be 100% compliant by the Swedish Embassy. The photo plays an important part of the visa application so make sure your photo meet the required specifications. A few notes regarding your visa photo:

Photograph should have a white background
Face centered
Size specifications: 35 mm x 45 mm
Must be a recent photo, taken within the last few weeks, no later than 6 months
No headgear.
If you use glasses, take care not to have any glares on the lenses from the flash.
Two (2) photographs need to accompany your Schengen visa application

Rules and requirements for babies, infants, and newborns Passport and Visa photos

The Swedish Schengen visa similar requirements for the young and old who wish to apply, we recommend that you follow these tips for babies.

1.the baby's eyes must to be open before taking photos.
2.the background of the photo must be all white, you can use a blanket, sheet or sheets of paper as a background to lay your baby on.
3.if the baby is only a few weeks or months old then you can lay him in his car seat and take the passport photo.
Finally, take a lot of photos..