Germany
Driving licence photo for Germany, checked against the photo rules
We make your driving licence photo to the general photo rules of Germany: exact size, background colour and face position. Your prints are delivered to your door, and you get a refund if the authority rejects the photo.
For a Germany passport and identity card, the photo must come from a certified photographer. For the driving licence you hand in your own paper photo, and we can make that one.
Read the rule on the official pageGood to know before you order
- Driving licence: You hand in a printed photo for this document, so we only sell it with prints. You get the digital files too. The licence office still asks for a paper photo. It is not confirmed that a self-made photo is accepted, so check with your Führerscheinstelle first.Official source
From 19,99 € · with printed photos, delivered to your door
Refund if the authority in Germany rejects your photo
General photo rules in Germany
Our overview for Germany does not split the rules per document. These are the rules we use for your driving licence photo.
- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Face height (chin to crown)
- 32-36 mm
- Background
- Light grey
- Minimum resolution
- 600 DPI
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Religious only
Source: www.bundesdruckerei.de
This works
- Plain, evenly lit background
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Eyes open and looking into the camera
This gets rejected
- Shadows on your face or behind you
- Head tilted or turned to the side
- Hair or a hat over your eyes or eyebrows
- Glasses: not allowed in Germany
Germany passport photo: frequently asked
Is the photo accepted by Germany authorities?
Our AI checks against the official Germany biometric rules the authority applies. If the photo passes our check and the authority still rejects it, send us the rejection notice and we refund in full.
Which documents can I use this photo for in Germany?
Only the driving licence. For a Germany passport and identity card, the photo must come from a certified photographer. For the driving licence you hand in your own paper photo, and we can make that one.
How fast do I get the photo?
A few minutes. The digital download is instant. If you order prints, you see the delivery time for your country before you pay.