Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen)
Germany
35×45 mm biometric photo for German Schengen applications per Federal Foreign Office sample guidelines.
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Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Germany photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
Recent, sharp, evenly lit, light background, full face visible, neutral expression, mouth closed.
Auswärtiges Amt — biometric passport photo rules
Germany's Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) implements EU passport-photo standards under Regulation (EC) 2252/2004. The 35 × 45 mm biometric format applies to German passports and Schengen visa applications, with light grey background preferred.
Why use this Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_photo_size
- face_height_outside_32_36_mm
- background_not_uniform_light
- shadows_or_red_eye
- head_tilt_or_profile
- glasses_on_passport_photo
- mouth_open_or_smiling
Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) — common questions
What is the official Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) size?
The official Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen)?
Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Germany Visa Photo Maker (Schengen) at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Germany specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- bmi.bund.de
- bundesdruckerei.de
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