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Get your German visa photo right the first time, ready for submission. There is no need to worry about navigating complex specifications when you use our AI-driven platform to ensure your photo meets every guideline automatically.

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How to take your German visa photo online

Biometrically Approved Photos

1. Distance From The Camera

1. Distance From The Camera

Take the photo at a distance of about 20 inches /50 cm from your face.

2. Face The Camera

2. Face The Camera

Face the front of the camera lens, holding the camera at face height and maintaining a neutral expression.

3. Ensure Even Lighting

3. Ensure Even Lighting

Stand facing a light source, such as an exposed window. Don’t worry about the background.

How our German visa photo online app works

A compliant German visa photo and peace of mind in just a few clicks.

A Descriptive photo how our technology works biometrically

  • 1. Take your photo

    Use your mobile or PC to take a selfie, or have someone else snap your photo.

  • 2. AI photo scan

    To ensure government compliance, our cutting-edge AI software scans your photo for errors, adjusts the head size and crops, and cleans up the photo's background.

  • 3. Download or deliver to your home

    Choose how you want to receive your photos: printed and sent to your physical address, emailed for local/home printing, or a digital file for online submission.

Last update: 06/12/2024

Written byGabriel Nwatarali

Frequently asked questions About German Passport Photo

What are the photo requirements for a German visitor visa?

German visitor visa photos must be 35 x 45 mm and have a clear and light-colored background. The face must occupy 70-80% of the photo (32-36 mm from chin to crown). You must also take your photo with a neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, and directly facing the camera. Our service ensures your photo meets these exact specifications automatically—just take or upload a photo.

How strict are visa photo requirements?

Visa photo requirements are very strict to ensure security and identification standards are met. Even minor deviations can lead to application delays or rejections. However, you can use our app to guarantee your photo meets these rigorous standards.

How do I add a picture to my German visa application?

You’ll typically upload a digital photo as part of the online application or attach it to a paper application form. Our service can help you capture and prepare a compliant photo ready for submission.

How do I take a picture for an Visa?

For an eVisa, take a digital photo that meets the specific country’s requirements, ensuring good lighting and a proper background. Our app can help you take a compliant eVisa photo directly from your smartphone or computer. You can even upload an image. The system will automatically adjust for background, size, crops, etc.

What is the required size of the head in the German visa photo?

The head should measure between 32 and 36 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair. Our app automatically adjusts your photo to fit this requirement.

Is a head covering allowed in a German visa photo?

Head coverings are only allowed for religious reasons and must not obscure facial features.

Can I wear my eyeglasses in the German visa photo?

You can wear eyeglasses as long as there’s no glare and your eyes are visible. Frames should not cover the eyes. Our service checks for glare and eye visibility in your photo automatically.

Can I smile in the German visa photo?

A neutral expression is required for German visa photos; smiling is prohibited. Ensure your mouth is closed and your expression is neutral.

Can I take a German visa photo with a smartphone?

Yes, you can use a smartphone to take your visa photo. Our app guides you through taking a compliant photo with your device, ensuring it meets German visa standards.

How long does the German visa procedure take?

The German visa procedure can take a few days to several weeks, depending on the type of visa and your specific case. Submitting a compliant photo can help avoid unnecessary delays, which is where PassportPhotos.com comes into play. In just 3 minutes, you can have a fully compliant German visa photo.

Can I wear jewelry or piercings in the German visa photo?

Small jewelry and piercings are acceptable if they do not obscure the face. Our app automatically ensures your facial features are clearly visible and comply with photo requirements.

Is it possible to apply for a German visa online?

Many German visa applications can be initiated online.

Can I have a beard in my German visa picture?

Yes, beards are allowed as long as your facial features are visible.

Do children need a German visa, too?

Children traveling to Germany require their own visa and must meet all the photo requirements. Our app can help you create compliant visa photos for children and infants.

Can I retouch my German visa photo or use filters?

Retouching or using filters that alter appearance is not allowed. The photo must accurately represent your natural appearance.

How can I resize the image for a German visa photo?

Use our online tool to easily resize your photo to the required dimensions for a German visa. Our app automatically adjusts and verifies the size to ensure compliance. You just provide the photo.

German visa photo web app

It’s straightforward to use. Upload an existing photo or capture one directly through your webcam or smartphone. Our AI software will automatically analyze and adjust your German visa photo to ensure it aligns with the requirements set by German authorities. This comprehensive verification process includes checks for dimensions, background color, facial expression, and lighting.

45mm35mm

  • Size

    Width: 35 mm
    Height: 45 mm

  • Is it suitable for online submission?

    Yes

  • Image definition parameters

    Head height: 32 mm - 36 mm
    Top of the photo to top of hair: 3 mm

  • Background Color

    Plain white and light-colored

  • Resolution

    600 dpi

  • Is it printable?

    Yes

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Isaac Ross

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