Germany Passport — 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Germany passport photo size is 35×45 mm. Make a biometric light-background photo online that follows German biometric standards.
Specifications
- Required size
- 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
- DPI
- 300
- Background
- Light Gray
- Max file size
- 500 KB
Requirements
- Neutral expression
- No glasses
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German biometric photo rules
German passport photos follow the ICAO biometric standard at 35×45 mm. The background is a uniform light grey, and the face should occupy a large portion of the frame with eyes open and a closed mouth. Glasses are typically not permitted for new biometric photos.
Authorities look for a sharp, evenly lit face without shadows under the chin or behind the head. The photo must show you looking straight ahead with both sides of the face equally visible.
Preparing a photo at home
You can start from a well-lit phone portrait. PhotoGov removes the original background, applies light grey, and crops to 35×45 mm with biometric head height so the file is suitable for passport applications and many related German ID processes.
After download, verify sharpness on a large screen. Soft focus and motion blur are frequent reasons photos are refused at the Bürgeramt or photo counter.
Photo tips
- Neutral expression — no smile for biometric German photos.
- Remove glasses before capturing the source image.
- Use a plain wall; busy shelves behind you slow background removal.
- Keep the camera at eye level, not from above or below.
Common rejection reasons
- Smile or open mouth
- Dark or patterned background
- Face turned slightly left or right
- Red-eye, blur, or uneven lighting