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Germany vs Poland visa photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of visa photo requirements for Germany and Poland, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
Germany and Poland use the same photo dimensions for this document. The other specifications (head-height, background, glasses) may still differ — see below.
Specification table
| Attribute | Germany | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 71–80% | 70–80% |
| Background | Plain light | White |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | see glasses rule |
| Authority | Federal Foreign Office of Germany | Polish MFA / gov.pl |
| Verification | Official — exact | Official — general |
| Last verified | 2026-05-17 | 2026-05-17 |
