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Austria Passport Photo: what you need to know
An Austrian passport photo is 35 mm wide and 45 mm high, in colour, on a plain light background that is ideally grey. The head should fill about two-thirds of the image and must not be taller than 36 mm. You bring the printed photo with you when you apply, and it can be no more than six months old.
What are the exact Austrian photo requirements?
From the Interior Ministry's photo criteria (Passbildkriterien):
- Head measured from chin to crown, centred. High hairstyles may extend beyond the image
- Eyes at least 8 mm apart, centre to centre, with 10 mm the optimum
- Background a single light colour with no pattern or shadows. Mid-grey suits light hair, light grey suits dark hair
- Nobody and nothing else in the picture
- Neutral expression, closed mouth, full-face view. Half-profile poses and tilted heads are not allowed
- Black and white photos cannot be used for a passport, ID card or residence permit
- The photo must not show the head distorted or altered in any other way, including mirrored images or changed proportions
What about glasses, head coverings and children?
Glasses can stay on if the eyes are clearly recognisable. Reflections on the lenses, tinted lenses and sunglasses are not allowed, and the frames must not cover the eyes.
Head coverings are allowed only for religious or medical reasons. The face must be visible from the lower edge of the chin to the forehead, with no shadows on it.
Children must be alone in the picture with their full face visible and eyes open. The ministry's sample sheet shows a dummy and crying as faults. Exceptions apply only where stage of development or physical condition makes the standard impossible.
How does the passport application work, at home and abroad?
You apply in person at a passport authority, a Bezirkshauptmannschaft or Magistrat, regardless of where you live. Some authorised municipalities also take applications. Children must attend too, even newborns, for identity checks. Fingerprints are taken from age 12.
The passport application form says not to cut or glue the photo, so hand it in loose.
Austrians living abroad apply at an Austrian mission in their country of residence, under the same criteria. The Consulate General in Munich lists one photo and New York lists two. Munich takes applications in person by appointment, not by post, and has a photo booth on site.
What photo do foreigners need for an Austrian visa or residence permit?
For a residence permit, the Interior Ministry asks for a 45 mm × 35 mm passport photo that meets the same criteria and is no older than six months at the time of the decision, not the application. For a Schengen visa, the embassy in New Delhi asks for a colour photo at 35 × 45 mm under international ICAO criteria. The Schengen visa photo tool covers that format.
How should I print the photo?
The criteria call for high-quality, smooth, glossy paper with no surface texture, such as a honeycomb pattern, and a high print resolution. Scratches, stains, creases and unnatural colours including red eyes count as faults. The 4×6 print sheet maker lays out copies to order at a photo lab. The embassy in Addis Ababa's criteria sheet says photos must be printed professionally, so avoid home inkjet prints.
Is the Austrian head size 30 mm or 36 mm?
Both figures appear officially. The criteria sheet says about two-thirds of the image and a maximum of 36 mm. The ministry's easy-read page gives 30 mm high and 23.33 mm wide, which is the two-thirds figure. Aim near 30 mm and stay under 36 mm.
Must the background be grey?
Grey is the ideal, not the only option. The rule is a plain, light background with enough contrast against the face and hair.
Do I need a photo if my child is a baby?
Yes. The application for a minor includes a 35 × 45 mm colour photo no older than six months, and the baby must also be present in person.
Sources, checked 2026-11-06: BMI: Passport photo criteria · BMI: Passport photo sample sheet (PDF) · BMI: Passport · BMI: Passport, easy-read version · oesterreich.gv.at: Passport photo criteria · oesterreich.gv.at: Passport · oesterreich.gv.at: Passport for minors · oesterreich.gv.at: Passport application form (PDF) · Consulate General in Munich: Passport for adults · Consulate General in New York: Passports and ID cards · BMI: Documents for a residence permit · Embassy of Austria in New Delhi: How to apply · Embassy of Austria, Addis Ababa: Visa and passport photo criteria (PDF). Rules change, so confirm with the issuing authority before you apply. We are not affiliated with any government.
Austria Passport Photo requirements at a glance
Summarised from the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior guidance. Our AI applies the size, background and framing rules automatically; the rest is on you before you take the photo.
| Photo size | 35×45mm |
|---|---|
| Head size & position | Full head centred, chin to crown filling roughly 70% of the frame, looking straight at the camera |
| Background | Plain light grey, uniform, no shadows or patterns |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible |
| Glasses | Best removed. Reflections, tinted lenses and frames covering the eyes are common rejection reasons |
| Head coverings | Only for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must stay visible |
| How recent | Taken recently and showing your current appearance; Austrian Govt rejects out-of-date photos |
| Digital or print | High-resolution JPEG suitable for online upload, plus a print-ready file for paper applications |
Rules change. Confirm with the official Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior guidance before you apply.
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