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Germany vs France passport photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of passport photo requirements for Germany and France, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
Germany and France use the same photo dimensions for this document. The other specifications (head-height, background, glasses) may still differ — see below.
Specification table
| Attribute | Germany | France |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 71–80% | 71–80% |
| Background | Plain light | Plain light |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | see glasses rule |
| Authority | Federal Foreign Office of Germany | Service-Public.fr / Ministère de l’Intérieur |
| Verification | Official — exact | Official — exact |
| Last verified | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 |
