German ID card (Personalausweis) photo requirements (35×45 mm)

Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.

Personalausweis photos must match Federal Printing Office specifications. When applying, follow the official sample images. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 35×45 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.

Dimensions and crop

35 × 45 mm color photo with correct vertical alignment of the face. The chin–crown measurement in the frame must match the official template.

Visibility and glasses

Eyes clearly visible; no hair across the face. Glasses without glare; frames must not cover eye contours. No heavy makeup that alters biometric appearance.

Background

Neutral light grey background, evenly lit, without texture.

Making this photo in My New ID Photo

Choose Germany and ID Card (Personalausweis) for the 35×45 mm biometric crop. Match Bundesdruckerei-style head placement; avoid thick frames or tinted lenses. If you renew online, compare your export to the official mask before submission.

Official sources

The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.

Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.

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