Austria ID card photo size

Requirements

Photo size	35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height	67–67% of the photo height
Background	Plain white or light grey
How recent	Taken within the last 6 months
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

• Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · Source: Bundesministerium f. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the ID card photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

• Glossy finish.
  nur glattes und glänzendes Papier ohne Oberflächenstruktur oesterreich.gv.at

Rules the authority states for this photo

• Colour photo.
  Das Lichtbild muss in Farbe sein oesterreich.gv.at
• Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
  Das Tragen von Kopfbedeckungen aus religiösen Gründen ist zulässig oesterreich.gv.at

Questions

What size is a Austria ID card photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).

Can I take a Austria ID card photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Austria documents

• Passport — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
• Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Related tools and guides

• Austria: photo rules for every document
• Lay out this photo on a 4×6, Letter or A4 print sheet
• All supported countries