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Quick answer: A Austria ID card photo must be 35 × 45 mm. Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. Head occupies 71–80% of photo height (32–36 mm chin to crown). Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 71–80% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Head height (mm) | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. |
| Pose | Full face, no tilt or rotation, face must be unambiguously identifiable. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
Austria national ID card (Personalausweis) photos are administered by BMEIA and BMI with applications submitted at municipal offices (Magistrat / Gemeindeamt). The format is 35×45mm portrait, ICAO 9303 compliant, head 31.5-36mm chin-to-crown, neutral expression, mouth closed.
Same biometric standard as Austrian passport. No uniforms, no hats (except religious). The Austrian Personalausweis is a credit-card-sized biometric chip card valid as travel document within EU/EEA and Schengen.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Austria ID card photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements oesterreich.gv.at / BMI publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head outside 31.5-36mm | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| Photo not portrait 35×45mm | Reprint to Austrian spec |
| Hat or uniform worn (except religious) | Re-shoot in regular attire |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain, one colour
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 71–80 % of the photo height (32–36 mm)
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | oesterreich.gv.at / BMI |
|---|---|
| Source | Austrian identity card application photo requirement |
| Verified |
Questions
The Austria ID card photo must be 35 × 45 mm. The head must occupy 71–80% of the photo height. The photo should look like you do day to day.
Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Yes. Stand against a plain light wall facing a window, and take the photo with a timer or ask someone to help. The tool crops it to size, fixes the background and checks the framing.
Most offices accept a photo taken within the last six months. If your hair, beard or face has changed noticeably since then, take a new one.
Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. If you keep them on, tilt them slightly downwards by lifting the arms a little above your ears: this usually moves reflections of a window or lamp off the lenses.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Austria authority.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: national visa (Type D), passport, Schengen visa.