Germany Visa Photo Size: 35 × 45 mm
Germany asks for a biometric photo for visit, student, job seeker and work visas. This guide lists the size, background and head position, and resizes your photo to the German format.
Germany · Visa photo
- Printed size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Digital size
- 413 × 531 px
- File size
- Up to 500 KB · JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Light gray
Specification updated 7 November 2026
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Official Germany visa photo requirements
Used for German Schengen and national visa applications.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 413 × 531 px |
| File size | Up to 500 KB |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| Head size | 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair) |
| Background | Light gray |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed |
Rules your photo must follow
- Head (chin to top of hair) covers 70–80% of photo height.
- Eyes sit 50–65% from bottom of the photo.
- Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
- Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
- Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
- No filters, beauty mode or edits.
Need the background and head position fixed too?
Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a Germany visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official Germany rules.
Face and eye line
Head size and position checked against the rules.
Background
Replaced with the colour the document asks for.
Ready to submit
Digital file and printable copy.
Already have a photo? Run it through this passport photo checker before you upload it to the application.
Germany visa photo FAQs
What is the Germany visa photo size?
The official printed size is 35 × 45 mm. The head must measure 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).
What size should a digital Germany visa photo be?
Dimensions: 413 × 531 px. File size: Up to 500 KB. Format: JPG / JPEG.
What background colour is required for a Germany visa photo?
Light gray.
How do I resize my photo to the Germany visa size?
Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
Specification source
Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.