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Germany Driving Licence Photo Online

Create a biometric-compliant Führerschein photo from home. Same standards as a German passport photo — our AI handles all checks automatically.

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German Biometric Photo Requirements

Photo Size

35 × 45mm

Background

Plain, uniform light grey

Expression

Neutral, mouth closed

Glasses

Not allowed (since 2017)

Head Coverings

Not allowed (religious exceptions apply)

Face Size

32-36mm (chin to crown)

Resolution

At least 300 DPI

Standard

ISO/IEC 19794-5 biometric

These are the same specifications as a German passport photo. All German ID documents use the same biometric standard since 2010.

Where to Submit Your Photo

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Bürgeramt / Fahrerlaubnisbehörde

Bring your biometric photo to your local citizens' office or driving licence authority when applying.

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Photo Studio (Fotostudio)

Professional photographers can take compliant biometric photos (€10-15). Many are near government offices.

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Online (Our Tool)

Create your biometric photo at home and print it at the correct 35x45mm size for your application.

Germany Driving Licence Photo FAQ

Yes. Since 2010, all German identification documents — including the Führerschein (driving licence) — must use biometric photos that meet the same standards as passport photos: 35x45mm, light grey background, neutral expression, no glasses.

You can get a biometric photo at any photo studio (Fotostudio), photo booth (Fotoautomat) at public offices, or create one online with our tool and print it yourself. The photo must meet ISO/IEC 19794-5 biometric standards.

No. Since 2017, glasses are not allowed in German biometric photos — for both passports and driving licences. This applies even if you need glasses to drive. The restriction exists to improve facial recognition accuracy.

A plain, uniform light grey background is required. The background must be free of patterns, shadows, and other objects. Our tool automatically replaces the background to meet German biometric standards.

At a professional photo studio in Germany, biometric photos typically cost €10-15 for a set. Photo booths at public offices charge around €5-8. With our online tool, you can create a compliant photo from home.

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