Switzerland Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Official photo size: 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 inches) at 300 DPI

Spécifications de la photo

Largeur35mm (413px)
Hauteur45mm (531px)
Arrière-planLight grey
Taille de la tête70-80%
Résolution300 DPI
Format de fichierJPEG or PNG

Aperçu

Switzerland requires a 35x45 mm (413x531 pixels at 300 DPI) passport photo with a light grey background, administered by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM, or Staatssekretariat für Migration). Swiss passport applications are processed at cantonal passport offices (Passbüro) and municipal Einwohnerkontrolle offices, where photos are verified through automated biometric systems. Switzerland follows ICAO 9303 standards and Schengen area biometric requirements, even though it is not an EU member. Glasses are not permitted, and the expression must be completely neutral.

Plain light grey background with uniform tone and no shadows or patterns

Exigences

  • Photo dimensions must be 35x45 mm (413x531 pixels at 300 DPI)
  • Background must be plain light grey with uniform illumination
  • Full frontal face with completely neutral expression and mouth closed
  • Both eyes open and clearly visible, with no glasses permitted
  • Face evenly lit with no shadows on the face or background
  • No head coverings except for religious reasons with documentation
  • Face must occupy 70-80% of the vertical frame height
  • Photo must be taken within the last 6 months

Raisons courantes de rejet

  • Wearing glasses of any kind in the photo
  • Background not the required light grey or not uniformly colored
  • Expression not neutral or mouth not fully closed
  • Face size not within the 70-80% frame requirement
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • Photo not meeting automated verification standards at the cantonal office

Conseils

  • Swiss photo booths at SBB train stations often produce compliant passport photos
  • Cantonal passport offices use automated verification, so ensure precise adherence to specifications
  • The background must be distinctly grey, not white, so check your canton's specific requirements
  • Wear a dark, solid-colored shirt for maximum contrast against the light grey background
  • For online applications through some cantons, digital photos must meet specific JPEG format requirements

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