Germany Passport Photo Size

How to make a German passport photo online

1. Open the Passport Photo Resizer. It loads with the Germany size (35 × 45 mm) already selected.
2. Upload your photo. Everything runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.
3. Drag the crop frame so your head and eye line fit the guide (head about 32–36 mm tall).
4. Set a light grey background if the original isn’t clean.
5. Download the 35 × 45 mm image, ready to print or upload.

German passport and national ID photos commonly use 35 × 45 mm, but the background is the usual fail: biometric / ICAO-style checks at the Bürgeramt typically want light grey, not a pure white studio wall. A “Schengen” booth print on white can be rejected even when the millimetres are right.

Head height is typically about 32–36 mm from chin to crown. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible, no heavy shadow on the face. Soft focus and glasses glare are common desk rejects after the crop looks fine at home.

Some German appointments photograph you on site. Use this page when you still need a 35 × 45 mm file (online channels, reprints, or a form that asks you to bring a photo). Open the Schengen preset for the outer size, set a light grey background, then confirm the current Bundesdruckerei / local Bürgeramt checklist for your appointment type.

Common German passport photo rejection reasons

• White background when the checklist asks for light grey.
• Head outside the 32–36 mm chin-to-crown band.
• Shadows, soft focus, or glasses glare at the Bürgeramt photo check.

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Dimensions here are a convenient reference for the most common Germanpassport photo size. Rules can change and some applications differ, so always confirm the latest requirements with the Bundesdruckerei / local Bürgeramt before you submit.