Poland Visa Photo

Photographs for Polish visa applications measure 3.5 × 4.5 cm, with the head covering 70–80% of the photo's height. Poland's consulates follow the EU ICAO template and link it from their requirements page.

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Printed size
35 × 45 mm
Digital size
413 × 531 px
Background
White
Head height
70–80% of frame (chin to crown)
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Size & specifications

Poland Visa Photo — requirements

Last update: 2026-09-26 · official source · verified 2026-09-26
Printed size35 × 45 mm
Digital size413 × 531 px
Head height70–80% of frame (chin to crown)
BackgroundWhite
Resolution≥ 300 DPI
RecencyWithin 6 months
Glasses / expression— · Neutral expression, mouth closed
Digital format35 × 45 mm

One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.

What each line means

Printed size — print at exactly 35 × 45 mm. A few millimetres off and most offices hand the form back before anything else is checked.

Digital size — the digital file must measure 413 × 531 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.

Head height — your head, crown to chin, should span 70–80% of frame (chin to crown). Too small reads distant; too large and the crop will not fit.

Background — a plain White background, with no shadows or gradients. A wall lit unevenly is the fastest route to a refusal.

Resolution — 300 dpi keeps a face sharp in print. Below that, features soften and agencies ask for a retake.

Recency — Within 6 months. Hair, glasses and weight change faster than people assume, and the officer compares the photo with you at the counter.

Digital format — some portals accept a single file type and quietly refuse everything else. Check what you are handing over before you upload.

Photo examples

What passes — and what gets rejected.

Compliant photo example
Accepted even light · head straight · neutral face
Rejected photo example
Rejected Cluttered background

How it works

1Take a photoSelfie or camera shot, any plain background
2AI checkFace position, lighting, resolution — instant
3Automatic fixCrop and background replaced to spec
4DownloadFree preview · pay once to remove watermark

Photo tips

Face a windowEven, front lighting removes face shadows — the #1 rejection reason.
Plain backgroundAny light plain wall works; the tool replaces it with the compliant color.
Look straightHead level, eyes into the lens, shoulders square to the camera.
Neutral faceMouth closed, both eyes open unless your document allows a smile.
Mind the glasses ruleSome documents do not allow glasses — check the requirements table.
Everyday clothesDark top over white is easiest; avoid uniforms and hats.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Poland Visa Photo?

The standard size is 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.

Can I smile in the photo?

Requirements call for: Neutral expression, mouth closed. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.

How recent must the photo be?

Within 6 months Old photos are a common rejection reason.

Is my photo private?

Yes. Uploaded photos are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share or resell uploads.