Germany Visa photo maker
Upload a photo and get a Germany Visa photo sized and ready in seconds. Free, no account, nothing leaves your browser.
Requirements
Germany's Germany Visa requires a printed photo of 35x45 mm with a light grey background.
- ✅ Size in millimeter: 35x45 mm
- ✅ Size in centimeter: 3.5x4.5 cm
- ✅ Size in inches: 1.37x1.77 Inch
- ✅ Light Grey Background
- ✅ Neutral expression
- ✅ No head tilt
- ✅ No glasses
- ✅ No heavy makeup
Print at the actual size, 35x45 mm, at a pharmacy, photo shop or copy center. Don't let the printer "fit to page", it will come out the wrong size.
Head size and position
Same 32-36mm chin-to-hairline range as the German passport photo, 70-80% of the frame.
Digital file (if applying online)
German visa applications (national and Schengen, applied for at a German consulate) use the same 35x45mm biometric standard as the passport.
Common reasons photos get rejected
- White background instead of light grey.
- Any visible smile or asymmetry in expression.
- Photo older than 6 months.
- Low contrast between hair and background, German consulates check this closely.
Taking the photo at home
- Use a light grey background.
- Keep a fully neutral, closed-mouth expression.
- Take the photo in even, shadow-free light.
- Print on matte paper if submitting a physical copy.
Based on the German federal biometric photo standard used for visa applications.
FAQ
What size is a Germany Visa photo?
35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm, 1.37x1.77 Inch).
What background does it need?
Light Grey Background.
Can I make it online for free?
Yes. Upload a photo to the free tool, it removes the background and crops it to the required size automatically. Nothing is uploaded to a server, it runs entirely in your browser.
It also works as Germany's biometric photo.