Germany passport photo size
A biometric photo of 35 × 45 mm, with the face 32 to 36 mm high.
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A German passport application needs a biometric photo of 35 by 45 millimetres. The guidance we read, published by the German Consulate General in Hong Kong for passport applicants, puts it this way: the photo must be at least 35 by 45 millimetres, and larger pictures are trimmed at the counter. This page opens the photo maker on that format.
Add a picture and the frame takes the seven-to-nine shape of the German format. The download is 413 by 531 pixels with 300 DPI recorded in it, so it prints at the right size without any scaling. With the printable sheet switched on you get eight copies on a 10 by 15 centimetre print.
One caution about the source. It is a German mission abroad, where applicants hand in printed photos, and it names local studios without requiring them. Procedures at passport offices inside Germany may differ from those at a consulate, and they change. Ask the office you will apply at which form of photo it takes before you print anything.
What the official source states
Germany passport, printed photo
- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels at 300 DPI
- 413 × 531 px
- Background
- Plain and light-coloured
Requirements checked on October 11, 2026. Official source
Check the official requirements before you submit. We resize to the numbers shown; we do not check face position, expression, glasses, lighting or background rules.
Face height and position
The mission's sheet says the height of the face must be at least 32 and at most 36 millimetres from the chin to the hairline. On the 531 pixel file that is 378 to 425 pixels, so the face takes up roughly three quarters of the height. Its template also shows the nose on the centre line and the eyes inside a marked band, which is worth comparing your result against.
Expression, eyes and background
According to the same document, the head must be held straight and photographed from the front, with a neutral expression and closed lips; smiling or laughing is not accepted. The eyes must be open and clearly visible. Glasses may be worn if the lenses are not tinted and do not reflect, as long as the eyes can be seen.
Lighting must be even and without shadows, and the background must be a single light colour. The document does not name a shade. This preset's background replacement uses a light grey, which you can change.
Printing and trimming
Print the sheet at actual size on glossy photo paper and cut each copy on the outline. Since the German wording is "at least" 35 by 45, a copy cut a hair too large is the safer mistake, as the office can trim it. A copy cut too small cannot be fixed. Take the whole sheet with you if you are unsure.
What is in the file
The result is a JPG of 413 by 531 pixels with a resolution of 300 DPI written into it. There is no weight limit, because the mission's document states none; it is about paper photos. If you need the file for an online form with a ceiling in kilobytes, type that into the panel and the quality adjusts.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a German passport photo?
At least 35 by 45 millimetres, according to the German mission whose guidance we read. This page makes that size at 300 DPI, 413 by 531 pixels.
How large must the face be?
Between 32 and 36 millimetres from chin to hairline, as that guidance states.
May I smile in a German passport photo?
The guidance asks for a neutral expression with closed lips, and says not to smile or laugh.
Which background colour is required?
A plain, light background. No particular colour is named in the document we read.
Can I use a printed photo at an office in Germany?
Our source is a consulate abroad. Offices inside Germany may handle photos differently, so confirm with yours before relying on a print.
Are glasses allowed?
According to the mission's guidance, yes, if the lenses are not tinted, do not reflect, and the eyes remain visible.
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