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Schengen Visa Photo Requirements for Filipino Applicants — VFS Manila (2026)

35×45 mm 2 prints Light grey BG VFS Manila

Quick answer: 35×45 mm, plain light grey or white background, head 32–36 mm, two identical prints. Submit at VFS Global in Manila for your Schengen country appointment.

Official sources: VFS Philippines · ICAO Doc 9303

Schengen visa 35×45 mm photo for Filipino applicants at VFS Manila
Light grey background is standard for many Schengen missions — not DFA white-only defaults.

Use this page if…

  • Filipino applying for a Schengen visa (tourism, business, au pair) from the Philippines.

Do not use this page for: Philippine passport (DFA renewal) renewal, applicants outside this origin country, or generic sizing without VFS context — see general Schengen visa photo guide or Philippine passport (DFA renewal).

Schengen missions from Philippines often require light grey, not the warm white studio background common for DFA ePassport photos. Confirm grey vs white on your VFS checklist before you print two identical copies.

VFS Schengen centres in Manila

Schengen visa applications from the Philippines go through VFS Global country-specific centres in Manila.

CentreAddress / areaNotes
VFS — ManilaMezzanine Floor, Ecoplaza Building, 2305 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, MakatiMultiple Schengen missions
CebuCheck visa.vfsglobal.com/philippines for availabilityMission-dependent

VFS Germany/Philippines · EU Visa Code

Photo specification

RequirementSpecification
Print size35×45 mm (ICAO)
Head height32–36 mm
BackgroundPlain light grey or white
QuantityTwo identical prints
Recency≤ 6 months
GlassesNot permitted
ExpressionNeutral
AttachmentOften glued to form

Schengen often requires light grey background — not the blue-toned studio default common for DFA passport photos.

Printed photo or digital upload?

Print required for standard Schengen applications — two 35×45 mm copies. Some missions add digital upload; follow your VFS checklist.

Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing
Visa centres check measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

What usually goes wrong for Filipino applicants

  • White background when mission requires light grey
  • DFA passport crop instead of Schengen head height
  • Only one print
  • Selfie or filtered phone photo

Printing in Metro Manila

Specify Schengen 35×45 mm, light grey if required by your mission. Print two copies for VFS appointment.

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Frequently asked questions

What size for Schengen visa from Philippines?
35×45 mm ICAO standard.
Background colour?
Plain light grey or white — confirm with mission.
How many photos?
Two identical prints.
Where is VFS Manila?
Ecoplaza Building, Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati.
Same as DFA passport?
No — different head crop and often grey background.
Tourism vs work visa photo?
Same 35×45 mm spec for Schengen short-stay.
Can I wear glasses?
No for most visa photos in this corridor — remove prescription glasses to avoid glare rejections.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months and reflecting your current appearance.
Do all Schengen countries use the same photo?
Baseline is ICAO 35×45 mm, but background grey vs white can vary by mission — confirm on your VFS checklist.

Schengen visa from Philippines — 35×45 mm, two prints

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