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