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Germany: photo requirements

Requirements apply to the named service and route. This is not a claim that every document issued by Germany is covered.

Photo check only

Check the documented limits and submission route. This service does not create a replacement photo for these applications.

Passport / identity card photo channel

Photographer / authorised channel · Published requirements checked

Submission
Authority capture or secure transmission by a qualified photo provider
  • A normal JPEG upload does not replace secure delivery. The cited authority explains the law effective from May 2025.
Source 1: www.berlin.de ↗

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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Electronic residence title / travel document — Berlin LEA

Photographer / authorised channel · Published requirements checked

Submission
Secure photo cloud with provider code, or on-site PointID
Exceptions
The authority lists certain paper-photo exceptions
  • Do not present a locally generated QR code or download as the official cloud credential.
Source 1: www.berlin.de ↗

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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Driving licence

Upload route not confirmed · Some requirements need confirmation

Scope
Local issuing authority and photo channel must be checked separately
  • Passport secure-photo rules must not automatically be extended to driving licences.
Source 1: www.berlin.de ↗

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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