Austria national visa D photo
Austria national visa D photo requirements: 35 × 45 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance
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What this page covers
This page summarizes the photo rules for Austria national visa D 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 / BMI.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by oesterreich.gv.at / BMI.
Official Austrian visa D photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13. The visa application guidance requires a 35 × 45 mm colour portrait that complies with the federal Passbildkriterien, including a 32-36 mm chin-to-crown height, full-face view and plain background.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Austria national visa D photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, without tilt or turn; the face must be clearly identifiable.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain background without shadows according to the official Austrian pass photo criteria.
- 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: Plain background without shadows according to the official Austrian pass photo criteria.
- 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.