35 x 45 mm · Updated 2026-05-04

Germany passport photo requirements

Resize and check a german passport photo against measurable rules before you print, upload, or decide a fresh photo is safer.

German biometric checks are strict about head position, lighting, and background. AI edits that change facial geometry, hair edges, or skin texture should be treated as retake triggers.

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At a glance

Printed size: 35 x 45 mm
Metric size: 35 x 45 mm
Digital note: Since 2025, many domestic identity-document routes use a digital biometric photo workflow; local office rules can vary during transition.
Background: Plain light grey or neutral light background with no pattern or shadow.
Head position: Biometric face crop should be centered, straight, and roughly 70-80% of the frame, commonly 32 to 36 mm from chin to top of head.
File note: Use a biometric photo from an approved or locally accepted capture route when applying inside Germany.

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Plain light grey or neutral backgroundFace centered, roughly 70-80% of the frame

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Requirement checklist

These labels are practical review prompts. The final decision belongs to the relevant government office or upload portal.

35 x 45 mm biometric frame

Passed

Straight frontal head position

Passed

No face geometry or hair-edge distortion

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Common questions

For country-specific edge cases, keep the official page open while reviewing the export.

Does AnyPassportPhoto.com replace the official passport office check? +

No. It helps you prepare and review a photo against published requirements. The passport authority, embassy, consulate, or upload system makes the final decision.

Why does the checklist use Passed, Warning, and Needs retake? +

Passport photo rules are not a single number. A photo can have the right size and still fail because of glare, background edits, head tilt, or file compression. Checklist language makes the next action clearer.

Can I use an AI-edited passport photo? +

Many passport authorities restrict altered photos, and some explicitly mention AI tools or software edits. Use AI-assisted output cautiously, avoid changing the face, and retake the photo when the checklist flags identity or background risks.

Which countries are included at launch? +

The first launch covers the United States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, Germany, France, and Spain.