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German Biometric Passport Photo Guidelines (Fotomustertafel)

Official Size: 35 × 45 mm (600 DPI) | Verified via Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) / Federal Foreign Office

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35×45 mm827×1063 px600 DPI

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Official Compliance Checklist

Background

Plain light-colored background (light grey is explicitly recommended)#E6E6E6

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm600 DPI

Digital Size827 × 1063 px

Finishany

Glasses Allowed

Smile Neutral only

ShouldersNot required

Face / Frame70–80% of height

Attire: Dark clothing strongly recommended to contrast the white background. Light or white tops risk rejection.

Infants: Children under 6 years: Head height may range from 17 mm to 40 mm. Deviations in head posture, facial expression, and line of sight are permitted. Infants under 1 year: Eyes closed and open mouth are permitted. No support hands may be visible.

Verified by Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) / Federal Foreign Office · Last verified 2026-09

Official guidelines