German Passbild (Biometric Passport Photo) — Size 35×45 mm
A German Passbild (biometric passport photo) is 35×45 mm with a white or light grey background. The head (chin to crown) must measure 32–36 mm (70–80% of photo height). Pixel dimensions at 300 DPI: 413×531 px. Accepted for German Passport (Reisepass), German ID Card (Personalausweis), and residence permits.
Photo Specifications
| Width × Height (mm) | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixel Size @ 300 DPI | 413 × 531 px |
| DPI | 300 |
| Background Color | White or light grey, uniform |
| Head Height (chin to crown) | 32–36 mm (70–80% of photo height) |
| Face Proportion | Face centered, looking directly at camera, biometric |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Applicable Documents | German Passport (Reisepass), ID Card (Personalausweis), Residence Permit |
| Country | Germany |
Official Acceptance: Online-Generated Accepted
The Bundesdruckerei accepts online-produced biometric passport photos that meet the ICAO/EU specifications above. Ensure the photo is taken within the last 6 months, shows a neutral expression with mouth closed, and has no shadows, glare, or filters. AI background removal and size cropping are acceptable as long as the face is unaltered and the photo meets biometric standards.
Source: bundesdruckerei.de — Biometric Passport Photo · Verified: 2026-10-17
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if it meets biometric requirements. The face must be centered, looking directly at the camera, with a neutral expression. The background must be white or light grey. Our AI will auto-crop and format it to 35x45 mm.
The head (from chin to crown) must measure between 32 and 36 mm, which is 70-80% of the photo height. The total photo size is 35x45 mm.
The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance.
A biometric Passbild requires: neutral expression with mouth closed, face looking directly at camera, even illumination without shadows, no hats or head coverings (except religious), sharp focus, and a plain white or light grey background.
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