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Category Archives: Passport photo

A standardised, biometric photo for identity documents such as ID cards, passports or driving licences – taken according to official specifications.

From August 1, 2025: Digital Passport Photos Only!

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From August 1, 2025: Passport Photos Only Digital – What You Need to Know! Starting August 1, 2025, passport photos for ID cards and passports in Germany may only be created and transmitted digitally after the two-month transition period. With this new regulation, the Federal Ministry of the Interior aims to prevent manipulation and increase […]

Paper photos soon to be invalid – ePassport photo requirement active since May 2025

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Deadline Approaching: Digital Passport Photos Mandatory for German ID Cards from August 2025 Important notice for citizens in Germany: A key transitional regulation for German ID card and passport applications is ending soon. Starting August 1, 2025, only digital passport photos will be accepted for newly issued identification documents. The final day to submit a […]

ePassport photo obligation since 1 May 2025 – passport photos can only be transferred digitally

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Digital Passport Photos – New Regulations in Germany Since May 1st, 2025, a new regulation has come into effect in Germany regarding the creation of passport photos. All photos for official identification documents must now be digitally created and securely transmitted to the respective government authorities. What’s Changing? Where Can You Get Your Passport Photos? […]