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Sweden Visa Photo Size & Requirements

Sweden visa photo requirements follow ICAO biometric standards but are enforced by Sweden Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service. In this guide, you can confirm the exact 35×45 mm size, 413×531 pixel output at 300 DPI, the required light gray background, and the fastest way to prepare a compliant image before submitting your Sweden visa application. A key local rule to remember is: Sweden requires a 35×45 mm colour photo on a light gray background, corresponding to 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI in the digital upload.

Use ImageGates to resize your image to exactly 35×45 mm (413×531 px) with a light gray background. This guide also covers where applicants usually submit their documents, which local rules cause the most rejections, and which related country pages to compare before you apply.

Official Sweden visa photo rules

Sweden requires a 35×45 mm colour photo on a light gray background, corresponding to 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI in the digital upload.
El estándar biométrico ICAO Doc 9303 se aplica estrictamente, incluida la regla de altura del rostro de 32 a 36 mm y la expresión facial neutra.
Sweden Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service accepts photos taken within the last 6 months that accurately reflect your current appearance, including recent facial hair, glasses frames or hairstyle changes.
Two identical prints on photographic paper are used for the paper file, in addition to the digital upload used by the biometric enrolment system.

Common mistakes in Sweden visa photos

Ordering an off-spec size — the international 35×45 mm default is not 35×45 mm used by Sweden, and studios often print the wrong size unless the exact dimensions are stated in millimetres.
Uso de papel de impresora común para la impresión: los escáneres europeos requieren papel de calidad fotográfica y rechazan la salida de inyección de tinta estándar para verificar la uniformidad del fondo.
Uploading a photo whose background reads as close to but not exactly light gray once compressed — always verify the RGB values before submitting.
Submitting a photo older than 6 months even if you look the same — Sweden Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service matches EXIF dates against the application date when available.

Visa vs passport photo differences in Sweden

The visa photo in Sweden is 35×45 mm, while the passport photo is 35×45 mm. The size is the same for both documents, but you should still verify the specific submission rules for the passport application. You can also compare the alternate document on the dedicated Página de fotografía del pasaporte de Suecia.

Países populares

Estados Unidos Canadá Reino Unido India Zona Schengen

Related countries

Noruega (35×45 mm)Dinamarca (35×45 mm)Finlandia (35×45 mm)

Preguntas frecuentes

Where do I apply for a passport in Sweden?
Sweden nationals apply through Sweden Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service at the nearest passport office. Online prebooking is standard. Booking an appointment online first is standard practice and rarely optional.

Is a light gray background required in Sweden passport photos?
Yes. Sweden Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service requires a light gray background at the 35×45 mm print size. Substituting another colour or an off-light gray tone triggers rejection at the biometric pre-check even when the framing and lighting are otherwise correct.

What is the official visa photo size for Sweden?
The official Sweden visa photo size is 35×45 mm, which equals 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI.

¿Qué antecedentes se requieren para una foto para la visa de Suecia?
Sweden visa photos require a light gray background with even lighting, no patterns, and no visible shadows.