Germany Visa Photo Maker
Make a compliant Germany visa photo at 35×45mm with the correct background. Free, and fully in your browser.
Accepted for: Germany Schengen Visa, National (D) Visa, Residence permit.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — what gets Germany photos accepted
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the official colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glare or tint on glasses
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Germany visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #D3D3D3
- Digital size
- ~413×531px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 600
- Glasses
- not permitted unless medically required
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
ICAO biometric photo, 35x45mm, face 70-80% of the height (≈32-36mm chin to crown). Germany is strict on the background: it must be a neutral / light grey — pure white is commonly rejected. From the German Missions sample-photo template (Auswärtiges Amt / Bundesdruckerei).
Official sourceVerification status: Confirmed against the official government source.
Meeting the Germany upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Germany visa photo?
A Germany visa photo is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a Germany visa photo need?
Neutral / light grey — Germany requires a single-colour light grey background and rejects white. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a Germany visa photo?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a Germany visa photo?
Glasses: not permitted unless medically required. Expression: neutral only (biometric).
What file size does the Germany online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the Germany visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.