What size is a German visa photo?

35 x 45 mm, the same as the German passport photo.

Is the German visa photo the same as the Schengen visa photo?

Yes, Germany follows the standard Schengen visa photo requirements.

Does my German visa photo need to be biometric?

Yes, all German visa photos must meet biometric standards.

Germany Visa 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
3 Biometric format required
4 Neutral expression with mouth closed
5 Front-facing with eyes open
6 Sharp focus and correct exposure

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Non-biometric format

German visa photos must meet strict biometric requirements

Wrong background color

Must be light grey, not white or other colors

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

German Federal Foreign Office

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