OFFICIAL CONSULAR STANDARDSSPECIFICATION RECORD: OCTOBER 5, 2026Germany Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Prepare Germany passport photos at 827×1063 px with Plain light gray background. Check the receiving authority’s current instructions before submitting.
This summary describes the recorded Germany photo specifications. Check the official source below for your application route; the receiving authority decides whether a photo is acceptable.
Germany Passport photo requirements at a glance
Germany passport photo: do and don't
Do
- Frame the photo at 827×1063 px, with the head taking up 70-80% of the height.
- Use a plain light gray background.
- For an online upload, save one JPEG no larger than 500KB.
- Use a recent photo that looks like you today.
- Glasses are allowed if both eyes are clearly visible, with no glare and no tinted lenses.
Don't
- Don't smile or open your mouth; keep a neutral expression.
- Don't wear a hat or head covering unless it is for religious or medical reasons.
- Don't leave shadows on your face or on the background behind you.
What a Germany passport photo costs
€7.99 for the standard download: one JPEG sized for upload plus a printable sheet. €10.99 adds a specialist review and a compliance report. You see the automated check before you pay, there is no account or subscription, and our refund policy covers a photo rejected for a photo-rule reason.
Photo sizes by document // Germany
- Dimensions:827×1063 px
- Background:Plain light gray background
- Head Ratio:70-80%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤500KB
- Dimensions:827×1063 px
- Background:Plain light gray background
- Head Ratio:70-80%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤500KB
How to Make a Germany Passport Photo Online
Take a front-facing selfie with your phone camera or upload an existing portrait. Our live viewfinder ensures proper face angle and neutral expression.
The engine prepares the background and crops to 827×1063 px. Review the individual assessment and application instructions.
Download a 827×1063 px JPEG (maximum 500KB) and an A4 print sheet. Review the single image against your application requirements before uploading.
The recorded 35×45 mm size matches the most common document size in our dataset (35×45 mm). In the same dataset, head-height range 70-80% matches; the recorded background (plain light gray background) differs from the most common background colour.
Frequently Asked Questions for Germany Passport Photos
What are the photo size and background rules for a Germany Passport?
A Germany passport photo is 35×45 mm (827×1063 pixels for a digital upload), with a plain light gray background. The recorded head-height range is 70-80%. Output settings: 600 DPI, JPEG. Recorded file-size limit: 500KB. Check the linked source for the submission route you are using.
Can I take this photo with my smartphone?
Yes. Our AI engine automatically corrects perspective distortion, extracts the subject, replaces the backdrop with the required consular color, and verifies lighting and eye height.
What if my photo is rejected by the embassy?
The receiving authority decides whether to accept your photo. If it is rejected, contact support and review our refund policy.
Q:How do I print my Germany Passport photo?
ApprovaVisa provides a single 827×1063 px JPEG (maximum 500KB) and an A4 tiled print sheet with cut marks. Upload the single JPEG to the application portal. Print the sheet at actual size and check the mission’s paper-photo instructions.
Q:What are the background and dimension rules for Germany passport and visa photos?
Under official Auswärtiges Amt biometric standards, German visa and passport photos require a neutral light grey background without shadows, 70–80% face height (32–36 mm from chin to crown), and eye line positioned 29–35 mm from the bottom edge. Eyeglasses must not have reflections or obstruct the eyes. ApprovaVisa formats photos to these millimeter and DPI parameters for German Schengen (Type C) and National (Type D) visa submissions.
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