What is the required head height and eye-line position for a Germany passport photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 31.5mm and 36mm (70%–80% of total frame height, or 372–425px). The horizontal eye line must sit 24.8mm to 30.6mm (292–361px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm)?

The mandatory background color is Uniform Light Grey (#F2F2F2) (exact hex code #F2F2F2). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #F2F2F2.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my Germany passport photo?

No. Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI Fotomustertafel) strictly prohibits eyeglasses in Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 35×45mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 8 calibrated copies (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI Fotomustertafel) Specification

🇩🇪Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm)

Pre-calibrated to 1.38"×1.77" (35×45mm) at 300 DPI (413×531px) with Uniform Light Grey (#F2F2F2) backdrop.

Print Sheet

8 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

25–240 KB

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Official required color: Uniform Light Grey (#F2F2F2)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm) Size & Head Position

Uniform Light Grey (#F2F2F2)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

1.38" × 1.77" (35 × 45 mm) • 413×531px at 300 DPI (25–240 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

70% to 80% of frame (1.24"–1.42" / 31.5–36.0 mm). Auto-targeted to 75.0%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

55% to 68% from bottom (0.98"–1.2" / 24.8–30.6 mm). Auto-targeted to 61.5%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Recommended
• Background: Uniform Light Grey (#F2F2F2)

Germany Requirements Note

Compliant with the German BMI Fotomustertafel for ePass (Reisepass), Personalausweis, and Aufenthaltstitel.

Authority: Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI Fotomustertafel)Full Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	35 × 45 mm (1.38" × 1.77")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	31.5–36 mm (1.24"–1.42" / 70%–80%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	24.8–30.6 mm (0.98"–1.2" / 55%–68%)
Official Background Color	Uniform Light Grey (#F2F2F2)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Frontal Pose Required
Portal File Size Window	25 KB to 240 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top Germany Photo Rejection Reasons

!Face height smaller than 70% (32mm) of the 45mm vertical frame — Schengen requires a close-up biometric crop
!Dark or patterned background instead of uniform light grey (#F2F2F2) or white
!Reflections on eyeglass lenses or tinted frames

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm)

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Upload or Capture Your Portrait for Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying Germany pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 4°).
3
Auto-Crop to 35×45mm & Replace Background with #F2F2F2
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (33.8mm) and places your eye line at 27.7mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #F2F2F2.
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Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 8-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 413×531px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI Fotomustertafel).

According to Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI Fotomustertafel), the official Germany Biometric Reisepass & ID (35×45mm) size is 35mm × 45mm (1.38" × 1.77"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 413 × 531 pixels with a file size between 25 KB and 240 KB.

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