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Germany Nursing / Work Visa Photo Set

For a Germany nursing/work visa you need a 35 x 45 mm biometric photo, uniform light background (white or light grey), neutral expression, taken within 6 months, two prints; head 32–36 mm, following ICAO 9303.

Photo difficulty8/10

Photo specs

Print size	35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
Digital size	Ảnh số: tối thiểu 300 DPI (khoảng 413 × 531 px trở lên)
Resolution	300
Background	Uniform light (white or light grey) (#EDEDED)
Head size	Head (incl. hair) 32–36 mm from chin to crown, about 70–80% of the photo height
Quantity	2 photos for the visa file; add 3x4/4x6 for the training and application file in Vietnam
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months
File note	Printed on high-quality photo paper; digital ≥300 DPI, sharp and well-lit

35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) · Head (incl. hair) 32–36 mm from chin to crown, about 70–80% of the photo height

Detailed rules

Black-and-white photoSchengen/German photos must be in color

Smiling or raised eyebrowsNeutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open

Dark, shadowed or gradient backgroundBackground must be uniform and light (white/light grey)

Red eyes or reflectionsEven lighting, no reflections on the face

Whole face clearly visibleChin to crown, both halves of the face recognisable

GlassesIf worn, eyes must be visible, no glare, frames must not cover the eyes

Common rejection reasons

Using harsh white when Germany prefers a uniform light-grey background
Photo not meeting ICAO biometric rules and getting rejected
Head larger or smaller than the 32–36 mm range
A slight smile or raised eyebrows breaking the neutral expression

Photo difficulty

Strict ICAO 9303 biometric standard
Uniform light background (prefers light grey) is hard to get right
Head 32–36 mm and a strict neutral expression
A non-compliant photo can get the visa rejected

Frequently asked questions

What is the Germany visa photo size?

35 x 45 mm biometric photo, uniform light background (white or light grey), neutral expression, head 32–36 mm, within 6 months, per ICAO 9303 and the German Federal Foreign Office.

Should the German photo background be white or grey?

The official German template prefers a uniform light-grey background, but white or off-white is also accepted as long as it is evenly light, with no pattern, shadow or gradient.

How many photo types for a Germany nursing candidate?

Two 35x45 photos for the embassy visa. During language training and paperwork in Vietnam you usually also need 3x4 and 4x6 white-background photos, so print extras.

Official sources

German Missions / Federal Foreign Office — Biometric photo requirements (germany.info) — Verified on 04/07/2026
Bundesregierung — Biometric photos for German documents — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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