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Germany Passport Photo · Biometrisch, ICAO 9303
German Biometric Passport Photo Online — 35×45 mm, in 30 seconds
Get a biometrisches Passfoto that meets the German Fotomustertafel: 35×45 mm, light grey background, neutral expression. Digital file plus a printable sheet, ready in 30 seconds.
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Where you can use this German passport photo
Reisepass (passport)
New and renewed German passports at any Bürgeramt or German embassy.
Personalausweis (nPA)
German national ID card, including the online eID function.
Aufenthaltstitel & visa
Residence permits, Blue Card, work and study visas issued by the Ausländerbehörde.
Führerschein
German driving licence and international driving permit (IDP).
German Passport Photo Requirements
Size35×45 mm
BackgroundLight grey, uniform
Head size32–36 mm chin to crown
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, face centred
StandardICAO 9303 / BMI Fotomustertafel
Resolution600 DPI, print-ready JPEG
Ready in 30 seconds, from home
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Frequently asked questions
What are German biometric passport photo requirements?+
The Bundesdruckerei and Auswärtiges Amt require a 35×45 mm biometric photo (biometrisches Passfoto), taken in the last 6 months, on a light grey background, with a neutral expression, mouth closed and face centred, following ICAO 9303 rules.
Is this accepted by German Bürgeramt and Auswärtiges Amt?+
Yes. The output meets the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) Photo Muster (Fotomustertafel) and is accepted at every Bürgeramt, Landratsamt and German embassy for Reisepass, Personalausweis and visa applications.
Can I use it for the Personalausweis (national ID)?+
Yes. The same 35×45 mm biometric format works for the Personalausweis (nPA), Aufenthaltstitel residence permit and Führerschein.
Can I wear glasses?+
Glasses are strongly discouraged and only allowed for medical reasons without any reflection or tinted lenses. Our AI removes them by default.
How much is a biometric passport photo in Germany?+
Instead of €10–15 at a Fotoautomat or DM Fotoservice, IDReady.ai delivers a compliant biometric photo for €5.90, digital plus printable.
