DIYPassPhoto / Germany / Reisepass / Personalausweis (35×45 mm)

Germany passport & ID photo checker

Snap it from your phone, get the green light, download your photo and a compliance report. Checked against the official Germany spec before you submit — nothing uploaded.

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Tip: face a window for soft, even light. Overhead lights cause the shadows that get photos rejected.

Measured against the published spec — not a guarantee of acceptance. Confirm any “?” items yourself. No AI edits applied.

Official Germany photo requirements ↗

Germany Passport photo requirements

35 mm wide × 45 mm tall, light grey background, face 32–36 mm, no glasses. Germany uses the ISO/IEC 19794-5 biometric standard. Verified from Bundesdruckerei (bundesdruckerei.de).

35 mm wide × 45 mm tall, colour, JPEG
Face 32–36 mm from chin to crown (70–80% of height)
Light grey background (not pure white — ISO biometric standard)
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking forward
No glasses (banned since January 2017 for German documents)
No head coverings (except for documented religious reasons)
Even lighting, no shadows on face or background
Taken within the last 6 months

Common rejection reasons

Pure white background — German biometric standard requires light grey
Glasses in the photo (not allowed since 2017)
Face outside 32–36 mm
Shadows or uneven lighting
Smiling or open mouth

Frequently asked questions

What background does a German passport photo need?

A light grey background — not pure white. Germany follows the ISO biometric standard which specifies a uniformly light grey background to ensure consistent face detection.

Are glasses allowed in a German passport photo?

No. Germany banned glasses in passport and ID photos since January 2017, with no exceptions for prescription glasses.

What size is a German passport photo?

35 mm wide × 45 mm tall (the standard European biometric format), with the face 32–36 mm from chin to crown.

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