Guidelines for Suitable Passport Photos

Suitable means that something meets the specified requirements. The municipal official determines whether your passport photo is suitable for use on the travel document you are applying for.

To do this, the official uses the acceptance criteria. The criteria provide a detailed explanation intended primarily for professionals. It outlines the rules that apply to passport photos for passports, IDs, and driver's licenses.

Overview of Acceptance Criteria

The criteria provide an overview of all acceptance criteria that determine whether a passport photo is suitable. The criteria are divided into several parts:

• Dimensions
• Photo Quality
• Background
• Face Display
• Posture
• Expression
• Glasses
• Lighting
• Positioning

The acceptance criteria are essential to ensure that the photo is of good quality and meets the required standards for use on an official document. The municipal official responsible for verifying the suitability of the photo is trained to adhere to these criteria strictly.