Passport, identity card, and driver’s license photos must adhere to particular standards. There are following guidelines regarding photos.
Dimensions
Size of photo
35 x 45 mm (width x height).
Width of face
16 to 20 mm (excluding ears)
Length of face
Eleven years and over: between 26 and 30 mm (chin to head).
Under 11: between 19 and 30 mm (chin to head).
Framing
the head is shown in full;
the head should be in the center
Quality of photo
color
not older than 6 months from the date of application;
be a natural representation;
it should be sharp, contrast with sufficient detail
should be undamaged
not be reproductions or copy one
be printed on high-quality photos with smooth, glossy paper;
a minimum high resolution of approximately 400 dpi.
Lighting
equal
not underexposed
There is no shadow/reflection on the face or background
no reflection caused by accessories
Position
head and eyes facing forward
eyes horizontally aligned
head not leaned
straight shoulders
Background
light gray, light blue or white;
plain;
all one color;
all one shade;
contrast sufficiently with the head.
Glasses
eyes fully seeable;
glasses fully translucent;
no light of reflection from the glasses;
no shadow.
Facial appearance
head uncovered;
face fully seeable;
eyes fully observable.
Ears do not have to be visible.
Expression
neutral expression
looking straight at the camera;
mouth closed
no smiling face
Is the visa application fee refundable if it has been rejected?
No, the visa application fee is non-refundable in all cases, including if the visa application is rejected.
Terms
The customer is obliged to provide accurate and true information to Vscb.ch while filling my application. The Embassy / High Commission / Consulate reserves the right to ask for further documentation if required. All applicable Consular/Embassy fee, Vscb.ch service charges and travel insurance amounts are non-refundable. Visa fee is subject to change without prior notice due to policy changes & foreign exchange fluctuation. Approval of the requested visas is solely at the discretion of the concerned Consulate / Embassy and vscb.ch will not be held liable for any delays or rejections after submission. Processing time is not guaranteed and may vary from case to case. The processing will be calculated from the time the Embassy/ consulate has received the application. Applicants are advised to plan their travel well in advance and complete visa formalities up to 30 days prior to their intended date of travel to avoid delays.
