Germany passport photo size & requirements
German passport photos are 35 x 45 mm (biometric) with a plain light-grey background and a face height of 32–36 mm.
- Photo size
- 35 x 45 mm
- Resolution
- 300 DPI
- Head height
- Face from chin to crown should be 32–36 mm
- Background
- Plain light grey
Germany passport photo requirements
- Photo must be 35 x 45 mm (biometric format).
- Face length (chin to crown) should be 32–36 mm, covering 70–80% of the photo height.
- Plain light-grey background; white is also accepted.
- Neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes open, facing the camera directly.
- Even lighting with no shadows or reflections.
- No head coverings except for religious or medical reasons.
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