Austria driver's license photo
Austria driver's license photo requirements: 35 × 45 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official public guidance
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What this page covers
This page summarizes the photo rules for Austria driver's license photo. The main print format is 35 × 45 mm.
Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.
The reference source for this profile is oesterreich.gv.at.
Source and verification
This page uses official public guidance from oesterreich.gv.at. Some biometric values remain generalized where the public source does not publish every numeric detail.
Official public guidance was verified on 2026-04-13 using oesterreich.gv.at; some biometric values remain standardized where the public source is descriptive rather than fully numeric.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Austria driver's license photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, face centered.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: 35 × 45 mm photo that allows the holder to be clearly identified.
- Check eyewear before submission: The eyes must be fully visible; no dark lenses or strong glare.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: 35 × 45 mm photo that allows the holder to be clearly identified.
- The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
- Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
- The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.
What is still inferred or not fully published
- Document-specific numeric head or eye-line constraints are not fully published in the official source.