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Reisepass
35×45 mm · biometric
Country · Deutschland · Issue 08
🇩🇪 Biometric
German passport photos.
35×45 mm “Biometrisches Passbild” for German passport, Personalausweis, Aufenthaltstitel, and Schengen visa. Bundesdruckerei spec, off-white background.
◆ Document types
12+ Germany documents.
Each document below is on file with its exact size and rules. Pick the document on the home page form — we apply the right spec automatically.
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Personalausweis
35×45 mm · biometric
03
Aufenthaltstitel
35×45 mm · eAT
04
Schengen Visa
35×45 mm · EU spec
05
Kinderpass / Kinderreisepass
35×45 mm · biometric
06
Einbürgerung
35×45 mm · biometric
07
Führerschein
35×45 mm · standard
◆ Photo requirements
The spec, decoded.
You don’t need to memorise this — VisaPics applies it automatically. We’re documenting it here so you can sanity-check the output before submitting.
Size
35×45 mm
Background
Light grey, off-white, beige or light blue — uniform colour
Head height
32 – 36 mm (chin to crown)
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, front-facing
Glasses
Permitted if non-glare and frames don’t obscure eyes
Recency
Taken in the last 6 months
◆ FAQ
Germany-specific questions.
What is a biometrisches Passbild?
Germany’s biometric standard for ID photos — strict head crop, gaze direction, and a neutral background. We apply it automatically.
Background color for German photos?
Light grey, off-white, beige, or light blue — anything that contrasts cleanly with the face. We replace whatever was behind you with a compliant tone.
Can I smile in a German passport photo?
No. Neutral expression — mouth closed.
Are glasses allowed?
Yes, if there is no glare and your eyes are fully visible. The current Bundesdruckerei recommendation is to remove them where possible.
What about Personalausweis?
Same 35×45 mm biometric spec as the passport. One photo, both documents.
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