Germany Visa Photo Requirements
Recent, sharp, evenly lit, light background, full face visible, neutral expression, mouth closed.
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Requirements
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
- Background: white
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.
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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