Germany Driving Licence Photo: 35x45 mm Fuhrerschein Rules (2026)
Exact Germany driving licence photo size: 35x45 mm biometric format, light background guidance, and practical steps for a compliant Fuhrerschein photo.
Overview
German driving licence applications use a biometric passport-style photo. Official government service pages for Führerschein applications and replacements require a 35 × 45 mm biometric photo in portrait orientation.
Official Specifications
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Document | Driving Licence |
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Background | Light / neutral |
| Head height | 32–36 mm |
| Note | Biometric photo according to passport-photo regulation. |
For German driving licence applications, use a current biometric photo in 45×35 mm portrait format with a neutral expression and a uniform, light background.
How to Make It with Passlens
- Select the Germany Driving Licence preset.
- Upload a front-facing portrait with no smile and both eyes clearly visible.
- Use the biometric crop and keep the background light and even.
- Export a print-ready file and verify the 35×45 mm size before submission.