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United Kingdom vs Germany passport photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of passport photo requirements for United Kingdom and Germany, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
United Kingdom 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 | United Kingdom | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 64–76% | 71–80% |
| Background | Cream or light grey | Plain light |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | see glasses rule |
| Authority | HM Passport Office | Federal Foreign Office of Germany |
| Verification | Official — exact | Official — exact |
| Last verified | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 |
