Passport & ID photos

German Passport Photo — 35×45 mm

Check and size a 35×45 mm biometric photo privately. For a German passport or ID card, the Bürgeramt or a certified photographer now has to take the photo itself.

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Requirements

Passport photo

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Dimensions
413×531 px
File size
≤ 1 MB
Format
JPEG
Background
light-grey
  • 35×45 mm; light grey recommended; biometric framing. Verify per Bürgeramt portal.
  • Since 1 May 2025 a German Personalausweis or Reisepass takes a digital photo only, taken at the Bürgeramt or by a certified photographer and sent to the office directly. A printed or self-made photo is not accepted for these. Use this size for other documents that still take a paper photo.

Always confirm the current rules on the official portal before you upload — specs can change between cycles. Source: Bundesdruckerei / Bürgerämter · last verified 2026-06-05.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your photo.
  2. 2. Resize Relay fits the Germany Biometric Passport Photo (35×45 mm) dimensions and file size.
  3. 3. Review the result and official instructions, then download your file.

FAQ

What size is a German passport photo?

35×45 mm (about 413×531 px at 300 DPI), biometric framing, light grey background.

Can I bring my own photo for a German passport or ID card?

No. Since 1 May 2025 the Personalausweis and Reisepass accept only a digital photo taken at the Bürgeramt or by a certified photographer, who sends it to the office electronically. Paper photos are no longer accepted for these two documents. Some other documents, such as the driving licence, still accept paper photos; check with the issuing office.

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