German Passport & ID Card Photo Size Abroad: 35 × 45 mm, Printed at 600 dpi

Official rules: 35 × 45 mm print, background: plain light colour, ideally neutral grey, good contrast. Source: uk.diplo.de, checked 28 Sep 2026.

Germany Passport (Abroad) photo size at a glance

The Germany Passport (Abroad) photo is a printed photo, 35 × 45 mm.

Printed size35 × 45 mm
In other units (a conversion)35 × 45 mm · 3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · ratio 7:9
Pixels (official rule)Print only: 35 × 45 mm, no border, printed at 600 dpi or more
File sizeNo file: the rules ask for printed photos
BackgroundPlain light colour, ideally neutral grey, good contrast
Head size71% to 80% of the photo height, chin to top of head
Sourceuk.diplo.de
Checked28 Sep 2026
Size diagram of the Germany Passport (Abroad) photo: 35 × 45 mm, with the head 71% to 80% of the photo height
The Germany Passport (Abroad) photo, drawn to its shape: 35 × 45 mm, with the head 71% to 80% of the photo height. From the official rules (uk.diplo.de, checked 28 Sep 2026).

How to make your Germany Passport (Abroad) photo

  1. Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (plain light colour, ideally neutral grey, good contrast). Face a window for soft, even light.
  2. Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
  3. Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
  4. Download the 4 × 6 inch print sheet and print it at actual size (100%).
  5. Cut out the photos along the grey lines.

Questions and answers

What size is the Germany Passport (Abroad) photo?

The photo is 35 × 45 mm. The official rule: Print only: 35 × 45 mm, no border, printed at 600 dpi or more. This document takes printed photos, so there is no file to upload. SafeResize makes a 4 × 6 inch print sheet with several copies at exactly this size.

What is the Germany Passport (Abroad) photo size in cm, inches and pixels?

35 × 45 mm is 3.5 × 4.5 cm or 1.38 × 1.77 inches, in a 7:9 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 531 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1063 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.

What background colour does the Germany Passport (Abroad) photo need?

Plain light colour, ideally neutral grey, good contrast. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background light grey with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.

How big should my head be in the Germany Passport (Abroad) photo?

From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 71% to 80% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.

What else do the Germany Passport (Abroad) photo rules say?

Face 32–36 mm (70–80% of the photo). Same rules as in Germany: neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes visible, no reflections, natural colours. Embassies and consulates accept printed photos only until they get their own photo equipment. Studios can send photos online only inside Germany.

Can I take this photo at home?

Yes. A photo you take yourself is fine if it follows the rules above. Download the 4 × 6 inch print sheet and print it at 100% (actual size) at a photo shop or on photo paper, then cut along the lines.

Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?

No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.

Please note: Embassies and consulates stop accepting printed photos once they have their own photo equipment, so check your embassy's website before you go.

Source: uk.diplo.de, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

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