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SourceGovernment of the Principality of Liechtenstein — Migration and Passport Office (APA)
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Quick answer: The recommended Liechtenstein passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, 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 |
For a Liechtenstein passport — and for an identity card — the Government says that «from Monday, 3 June 2024, the biometric facial images are captured directly at the new location of the Migration and Passport Office (APA) in the Giessen service centre (Giessenstrasse 3) in Vaduz. From this date no photographs have to be brought along any more for Liechtenstein passports and identity cards». «With the new capture stations a biometric facial image, fingerprints and the signature are captured immediately at the application at the APA», which «ensures a uniform quality that meets the technical requirements» and makes a manipulation of facial images, which «cannot be ruled out with brought photographs», much harder; the on-site capture also «reduces the effort for applicants and for the APA, since facial images no longer have to be procured by oneself». The ordinance changes were adopted by the Government on 21 May 2024 and came into force on 3 June 2024. People who cannot appear in person at the counter because of a serious physical or mental infirmity can have the biometric data captured outside the premises of the APA (mobile capture), for a fee according to the actual effort of at most 500 francs. The release names no size, background or head size, because the Office takes the image itself.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Liechtenstein passport applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
How to take it
Background: plain light
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: 70–80 % of the photo height
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.
A Liechtenstein passport is applied for in person at the counter of the Migration and Passport Office (Giessen service centre, Vaduz), where the facial image, the fingerprints and the signature are captured — no photograph is brought along.
Giessenstrasse 3, Vaduz
The biometric facial image is captured on site; bring no photograph.
Authority page| Authority | Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein — Migration and Passport Office (APA) |
|---|---|
| Source | ICAO biometric portrait baseline |
| Verified |
Questions
No — since 3 June 2024 the biometric facial image is captured at the Migration and Passport Office at the application, and no photographs have to be brought along.
At the Migration and Passport Office in the Giessen service centre, Giessenstrasse 3, Vaduz, with the fingerprints and the signature.
Because of a serious physical or mental infirmity you can have the biometric data captured outside the Office, for a fee according to the actual effort of at most 500 francs.
The recommended size for the Liechtenstein passport photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. No gradients, textures, shadows or objects behind the subject are permitted. The tool removes background shadows automatically, but starting with a flat, evenly lit wall gives the best result.
Yes. Stand in front of a flat, plain wall in good natural light, face the light source and use the rear camera of your phone with a 3-second timer. The tool handles the crop, background normalisation and compliance check against the Liechtenstein biometric standard.
Most passport authorities require the photo to be taken within the last six months. Do not reuse an older portrait even if your appearance has not changed.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is rejected by the Liechtenstein authority and you supply the official rejection notice. See the refund policy page for the exact process.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. In practice, the biometric scanner at submission points flags even minor lens glare that looks fine to the naked eye. Removing glasses before shooting is the only option that eliminates the risk entirely.
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: driver's license, ID card, residence permit.