Passport Photo Requirement of Germany
Passport photo dimensions : 35mm x 45mm.
Passport Number of Photos Required : 2
Passport Background Requirements : light grey background
- The height from top to bottom face must be between 32- 36mm.
- The photograph should be centrally aligned with a full front view
- All the features from chin to hairline and both sides of the face need to be clearly visible.
- The whole face is required to be clear, with proper contrast and sharpness.
- There should be no reflections, shadows, or red eyes visible in the photo.
- There should be no other object or support to the subject in the photograph.
- The shadows in the background are also not acceptable.
- There should be neutral face expressions with closed mouth avoiding smile.
- The subject has to look straight into the camera.
- Head coverings are not permissible unless worn for religious reasons
- The eyes of the subject should be clearly visible, and not covered by hair or frame of the glasses.
- Sunglasses, tinted glasses, or reflections of glasses are not acceptable in the photos.
- Passport photos must be printed on high-quality paper.
- In the case of babies under 1 year the eyes do not need to be open
Visa Photo Requirement of Germany
Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm.
Number of Photos Required: 1
Background Requirements: white or off-white background
- Photo should be no older than 6 months
- Face takes 70 to 80 percent of the whole photo. This corresponds to a height of 32 – 36mm.
- If your face measures less than 27mm or more than 40mm on the photo than it will be rejected.
- Must be centered position when taking the photo.
- The photo must show only one person; no other persons or objects are acceptable.
- Avoid shadows on the background
- Must have a sharp focus, be clear and have proper contrast.
- Make sure the photo is not blurred, is too light or without enough contrast.
- Take your photo with even lightning, it should not be too dark or too light.
- Shadows across face, flash reflections or red eyes should be avoided.
- The photo must be printed on high-quality paper with a print resolution of at least 600dpi,
- Your photo must be clean, with natural colours, not pixelated or damaged in any way.
- Photos can be in black and white or colour.
- Look directly at the camera and keep your eyes open.
- Be careful not to cover your eyes with hair or glass frames.
- If you wear eyeglasses make sure not to have flash reflections off the lenses on your photo and don’t wear tinted glasses or sunglasses.
- Hats or head covering are not permitted generally, but exception can be made in particular for religious reasons.
- If a head covering is allowed than your face must be visible from the chin to the forehead.
Baby Photo Requirements of Germany
Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm.
Background Requirements: light grey background
- Head size between 22-36mm (50-80%).
- Passport will be rejected if this is less than 17mm or more than 40mm.
- Head coverings for religious reasons only.
- Photo can be Black & White or colour.