Photo sample board

Excerpt from the photo sample board

Format
  • Image size 35 x 45 mm (without border)

Body posture, head position, facial expression and direction of gaze

  • Person must sit straight in front of the camera (shoulders straight) and look directly into the camera (frontal shot)
  • Head position straight (not tilted, turned or tilted).
  • Both eyes must be open, at the same height and clearly visible (even if wearing glasses). Neutral facial expression, mouth closed
Wearers of glasses
  • Eyes must not be covered by spectacle frames
  • No reflection of the lenses.
  • No tinted lenses or sunglasses.
  • Darkened lenses are permitted for visually impaired people.
Lighting, sharpness and contrast
  • Photo must be sharp and rich in contrast
  • Lighting must be even (no shadows on the face)
Background
  • Background monochrome, uniform and neutral; no shadows.
  • Clear separation between background and header.
Headgear
  • In principle not permitted
  • Exceptions are only permitted for proven medical or religious reasons