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Germany Passport Photo: 35 x 45 mm

Germany Passport Photo size: 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches). Source checked: Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, 2026-04-30.

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Photo size	35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head size	70-80% of photo height · 32-36 mm chin to crown
Digital requirements	Use the standalone HD JPEG for online upload when the authority asks for one photo file. Do not upload the printable sheet when a portal asks for a single photo.
Print requirements	Print the photo at exactly 35 x 45 mm on photo paper when a printed photo is required. Use 100% / actual size and never fit the image to the page. The printable sheet includes cut guides for individual photos.
Official source	Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community
Last reviewed	2026-04-30

Step-by-step instructions

1.Choose Germany and Passport Photo in the editor.
2.Upload a clear recent photo taken against a plain wall in even light.
3.Fit the face guide, validate the crop, and set the required background.
4.Preview for free, then unlock the HD photo and printable sheet for 0.99$.

How to take the source photo

Take the source photo with even front light and no shadow behind the head.
Face the camera directly with eyes open, a neutral expression, and a closed mouth.
Frame head and shoulders so the face can be cropped to the verified head-size range.
If glasses are allowed, lenses must be clear, untinted, and glare-free.
No casual hats or caps; any permitted covering must leave the full face visible with no shadows.

Common rejection reasons

Smiling, frowning, closing eyes, or opening the mouth.
Hair covering the eyes or face outline.
Necklaces, chains, or shiny jewelry covering the neck/face or reflecting light.
Shadows on the face or behind the head.
Heavy filters, beauty effects, or retouching.
Glasses with glare, tint, thick frames, or lenses covering the eyes.
A casual hat/cap or permitted head covering casting shadows or hiding facial edges.

Digital upload

Use the standalone HD JPEG for online upload when the authority asks for one photo file.
Do not upload the printable sheet when a portal asks for a single photo.

Printing

Print the photo at exactly 35 x 45 mm on photo paper when a printed photo is required.
Use 100% / actual size and never fit the image to the page.
The printable sheet includes cut guides for individual photos.

Official source

Official source: Germany Passport Photo

Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community. Open official requirements: Germany Passport Photo (https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/resource/blob/2557804/bae5d6c6a4bb3459c019132f10fad3d4/fotomustertafel-deutsch-drag-drop-data.pdf). Last reviewed: 2026-04-30.

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