You need 1 recent biometric photo, no more than three months old. That time limit is the rule Germany states. Digitally altered photos are not accepted. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No head coverings, except for reasons such as religion.
Read from the official source: German Embassy Doha: Schengen visa. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.
More forms for Schengen area: .
The form asks for 35 x 45 mm.
The form says: white/bright; one colour (ideally neutral grey per template).
They were read from the official source, German Embassy Doha: Schengen visa, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.