What size should a Germany Passport Photo photo be?

A Germany Passport Photo photo should be 413×531 pixels (35×45 mm) at 300 DPI — a portrait (taller than wide) format on a light grey background.

What is the maximum file size for a Germany Passport Photo photo?

The file should be at or under 200 KB. Resize to 413×531 pixels first, then compress to meet the limit — compressing a large image first causes the blocky artifacts that trigger a quality rejection.

How much of the photo should my head fill for a Germany Passport Photo?

Your head should take up roughly 55–75% of the total image height. A head that is too small or too large is one of the most common rejection reasons.

Can I take a Germany Passport Photo photo at home with my phone?

Yes. Use soft, even lighting with no shadows, stand in front of a light grey background, keep a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed, and face the camera squarely. Check the result against the Germany Passport Photo requirements before submitting, since upload portals enforce size and file limits automatically.

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Germany Passport Photo 35x45mm Online Tool

Free Germany passport photo checker. Validate a 35x45mm biometric passport photo with light neutral background and ICAO-compliant head size before submission.

Last updated Apr 23, 2026

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Real Germany Passport Photo Rejection Data

38.0% of Germany Passport Photo photos were rejected on first submission, based on 234 checks run through VisaPhotoCheck.

Most common reasons a rejected photo failed

Crop or framing39%
Accessories (glasses, hats, headphones)28%
Expression13%
Head pose or angle13%
File size or format11%
Lighting or shadows10%
Resolution3%
sharpness2%
Background1%

Each figure is the share of rejected Germany Passport Photo photos that failed that specific check. A single rejection often fails more than one check, so these do not add up to 100%.

Based on VisaPhotoCheck's own Germany Passport Photo submissions — this reflects our users, not an official or industry-wide rejection rate.

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