German Passport Photo — 35x45mm Biometric

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German passport photos must be 35x45mm, biometric, with a light grey or white background. Face must be front-facing and cover 70-80% of the photo.

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35x45mm, same as EU standard. Must be biometric — neutral expression, eyes open, no glasses.

For online applications: minimum 350x450 pixels, JPEG format, maximum 6MB. Face 32-36mm from chin to crown.

Last updated: April 2026