Front-facing, plain wall, even light. JPEG or PNG — iPhone HEIC needs converting first.
Requirements
Canvas
35 × 45 mm @ 300 dpi
Head height
32–36 mm
Background
Light grey (white allowed)
Digital file
JPEG, PNG
Prints needed
2
Sized to 35 × 45 mm. Head size isn't validated for this document — check your issuing authority's requirements before submitting.
Good to know
•National passport spec derived from EU/ICAO practice - verify against the national authority to promote to Tier A
•Since 1 May 2025 Germany moved to a digital-only biometric photo workflow - Buergeraemter no longer accept printed photos; capture happens on-site or via a registered studio