DEpassportchecked November 10, 2026
Germany passport photo
Germany passport photos are 35 × 45 mm, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown, on a light grey / light background.
Checks
- Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.
Germany passport photo rules
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels at 300 dpi
- 413 × 531 px
- Pixels at 600 dpi
- 827 × 1063 px
- Head height
- 32–36 mm
- Background
- light grey / light
- Glasses
- Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses
- Expression
- neutral, mouth closed
- Editing
- The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.
“Retouching and filters are listed as unacceptable (Anlage 8 PassV).”
- Children under 10: face height 22–36 mm.
- German missions abroad still take printed photos (Embassy Madrid). Inside Germany, ask your Bürgeramt how photos are submitted.
What we do: crop, straighten and resize your photo to the exact size. We never retouch your face or change the background.
How it works
Take the photo
Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.
Check it here
Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.
Fix what failed
Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.
Get the file
Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.
Questions
What size is a Germany passport photo?
35 × 45 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 32–36 mm.
What background colour does a Germany passport photo need?
Light grey / light. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.
Can I wear glasses in a Germany passport photo?
Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses
Can I take a Germany passport photo at home?
Yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Take it against a plain wall in daylight, then check it here. We crop it to the exact size without editing it.
Will you remove the background or retouch my face?
No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.