Photo rejections delay more applications than any other single document, and the reason is nearly always mechanical rather than aesthetic.
The four reasons
- Face height. Schengen wants your face to occupy 70 to 80% of the frame. Most phone selfies are nowhere near.
- Background. It must be plain white or off-white, with no shadow behind the head. A wall is not enough; you need distance from it.
- Expression and glasses. Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes visible, no glare, no tint, no heavy frames.
- Age. Taken within the last six months. Consulates do compare against prior applications.
The website photo tool only previews your selected image locally. It does not resize, crop or certify the photo against an official specification.
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