Switzerland
SwitzerlandSwitzerland ID card photo size
35 × 45 mm · Taken within the last 12 months
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 64–76% of the photo height |
| Background | Plain background required. The authority does not specify a particular colour. |
| How recent | Taken within the last 12 months |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a plain, evenly lit wall. |
| Where to take it | Some Swiss cantons accept your own photo subject to their conditions; check the office handling your ID application. |
- Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Source: fedpol. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the ID card photo is submitted
Submission
- The photo can be taken at the application office.
Die Bildaufnahme erfolgt gewöhnlich gleichzeitig mit der Erfassung der anderen biometrischen Daten
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Rules the authority states for this photo
- Some Swiss cantons accept your own photo subject to their conditions; check the office handling your ID application.
In einigen Kantonen dürfen Sie Ihr eigenes Foto verwenden
ch.ch - No filters, retouching or digital changes.
Sie darf nicht retouchiert sein
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Questions
- What size is a Switzerland ID card photo?
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
- Can I take a Switzerland ID card photo with my phone?
- Some Swiss cantons accept your own photo subject to their conditions; check the office handling your ID application.
How the ID card photo is submitted
Some Swiss cantons accept your own photo subject to their conditions; check the office handling your ID application.