Austria residence permit photo
Austria residence permit 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 residence permit 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 residence permit photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13. The residence guidance requires a recent 35 × 45 mm photo and points to the federal Passbildkriterien, including a 32-36 mm chin-to-crown height, full-face view and plain evenly lit background.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Austria residence permit photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, without tilt or turn, with the face clearly readable and occupying most of the frame.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Recent photo not older than 6 months, with a plain background and no shadows.
- 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: Recent photo not older than 6 months, with a plain background and no shadows.
- 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.