What are Germany's biometric photo rules?

35×45mm, face straight to camera and filling most of the frame, neutral expression, mouth closed, plain light-grey background. This tool handles size and background; you provide the pose and lighting.

Can I use this for a German residence permit too?

The 35×45mm biometric format is used across German passports, ID cards and residence permits, so the same photo size applies.

Germany Passport Photo (35x45mm) — Free Maker

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German passport and ID photos must be 35×45mm and biometric: face centred and forward-facing, neutral expression, taking up 70–80% of the frame height, on a light grey background. This tool sizes your selfie to the German standard and cleans up the background automatically.

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What are Germany's biometric photo rules?: 35×45mm, face straight to camera and filling most of the frame, neutral expression, mouth closed, plain light-grey background. This tool handles size and background; you provide the pose and lighting.
Can I use this for a German residence permit too?: The 35×45mm biometric format is used across German passports, ID cards and residence permits, so the same photo size applies.

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