Austria
AustriaAustria ID card photo size
35 × 45 mm · Plain white or light grey · Taken within the last 6 months
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.
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
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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
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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
Take your Austria ID card photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.