Germany Visa Photo Examples
Avoid profile shots, tinted lenses, heavy frames covering the eyes, and uneven contrast.
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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
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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