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Austria document photo specifications — every type compared
Austria requires 5 document photo formats. This page lists each — passport, visa, ID, residence permit — with size in mm, head-height, background and the official source.
All Austria document photo specifications
Every document type Austria issues that requires a photo, listed below with the official spec. Click any document to read the full rules, including the printable layout, glasses and expression rules, and the source link.
| Document | Photo size | Head height | Background | Last verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's License | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | 35 × 45 mm photo allowing unambiguous identification of the holder. | eausweise.oesterreich.gv.at | |
| ID Card | 35 × 45 mm | 71–80% | Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. | oesterreich.gv.at | |
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | 71–80% | Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. | eausweise.oesterreich.gv.at | |
| Residence Permit | 35 × 45 mm | 71–80% | Recent photo (max 6 months old), plain background without shadows. | eausweise.oesterreich.gv.at | |
| National Visa (Type D) | 35 × 45 mm | 71–80% | Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. | eausweise.oesterreich.gv.at |