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Switzerland Schengen (type C) and national (type D) visa requirements

Switzerland schengen (type c) and national (type d) visa: 35 × 45 mm, plain light-coloured background, head 71–80% of the height, taken within 6 months. Source: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) / State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), verified 2026-09-25.

Switzerland

Schengen (type C) and national (type D) visa

From an official source

Print size
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Pixels
413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
Background
plain light-coloured
Head height
32–36 mm · 71–80% of photo height
Photo age
Taken within the last 6 month(s)
  • Switzerland does not publish its own visa photo dimensions: its representations point applicants at the ICAO MRTD photo guidelines, the common Schengen standard of 35 mm × 45 mm.
  • Face 32–36 mm from chin to crown, about 70–80 % of the picture, on a plain light background, no more than 6 months old.
  • The same photo standard covers a short-stay Schengen (type C) and a long-stay national (type D) visa.
  • Swiss passports and identity cards are a separate standard set by fedpol, not covered by this record.

Application for Schengen visa and procedure (photo per ICAO MRTD guidelines)Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) / State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) · last verified 2026-09-25

DocPixEdit provides technical guidance and automated checks based on the requirements and sources listed on this page. Requirements can change, and final acceptance is determined by the relevant authority. Always verify current requirements before submission.

How to prepare this photo

  1. Take or choose a recent, sharp, colour photo facing the camera with a neutral expression and even lighting.
  2. Open it in DocPixEdit with this standard selected — the crop frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) — 413 × 531 px.
  3. Check the background is plain and matches what the authority allows (plain light-coloured); use the background tool if needed.
  4. Adjust zoom so the head (chin to crown) fills roughly 71–80% of the photo height, centred and level.
  5. Download the file (JPG for online forms, or a print sheet for paper) and double-check the rules on the official page before you submit.

General photo tips

  • Face the camera directly; keep both ears and the full outline of the face visible.
  • Use even, shadow-free lighting — daylight from a window in front of you works well.
  • Start from a high-resolution original; small or heavily compressed images look blurry when resized.
  • No filters, retouching or beauty effects — authorities reject altered photos.
  • Follow the authority's own rules for glasses, head coverings and expression.

These are general tips, not rules of any government. Always follow the official guidance linked above.

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