Accepted
Austria passport photo: a photo you take yourself can be submitted
The rule looks at the finished photo, not at where it was taken. That is a rule an app can meet.
Checked on 2026-08-15. Rules move — we re-check this list at least every six months. Next review: 2027-02-15.
What we checked
- No requirement to be photographed at the office or consulate.
- No requirement to use a designated or approved studio or booth.
- No requirement to print the studio name and address on the photo.
What the authority says
Das Foto darf nicht älter als 6 Monate sein. Der Hintergrund muss einfärbig hell sein …
Source — bmi.gv.at — Bundesministerium für Inneres · Official page
Austria: photo size by document
| Photo size | Background | Digital size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID card | 35 × 45 mm | plain white, light grey | — |
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | plain white, light grey | — |
| Residence permit | 35 × 45 mm | plain white, light grey | — |
How photos are submitted in Austria
Passport
If you hand in a printed photo
- Not creased or damaged.
keine Kratzer, Flecken oder Stempelabdrücke sowie Knickspuren aufweisen
bmi.gv.at
Rules the authority states for this photo
- No shadows on the face or background.
Auf dem Hintergrund dürfen keine Schatten entstehen
bmi.gv.at - Colour photo.
Schwarz/Weiß Fotos können für den Reisepass, Personalausweis und Aufenthaltstitel nicht verwendet werden
bmi.gv.at
ID card
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
Residence permit
Rules the authority states for this photo
- Colour photo.
Schwarz/Weiß Fotos können für den Reisepass, Personalausweis und Aufenthaltstitel nicht verwendet werden
bmi.gv.at
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