Germany Passport Photo
Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26
Photo Specifications
Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
300
Background
light grey
Format
JPEG
Max Size
10000 KB
Head Height
70-80%
Photography Guidelines
- 1 Taken within the last 6 months
- 2 Plain light grey background (no pure white)
- 3 Neutral expression with mouth closed
- 4 Front-facing with eyes looking directly at camera
- 5 Glasses allowed if eyes are clearly visible with no reflections
- 6 No head coverings unless for religious reasons
Common Mistakes to Avoid
White background instead of grey
Germany requires a light grey background, not pure white
Glasses with reflections
If wearing glasses, there must be no reflections or tinted lenses
Head tilted
Head must be straight and facing directly at the camera
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Official References
Information on this page is based on the following official sources:
Australia Passport Photo 
Canada Passport Photo 
China Passport Photo 
France Passport Photo 
India Passport Photo 
Japan Passport Photo 
South Korea Passport Photo 
UK Passport Photo 
US Passport Photo