Question 1

Can I use an online passport photo service in Austria?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fully. Austria has no PointID-style restrictions. Online-created biometric photos are accepted for all Austrian documents: passport (Reisepass), national ID card (Personalausweis), residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel), and driver's licence. This is a key difference from Germany, where online photos are restricted for passports and national ID cards.

Question 2

What are the Austrian passport photo requirements?

Accepted Answer

Austria follows the ICAO standard mandated by the BMI (Bundesministerium für Inneres): 35 × 45 mm, plain white or very light grey background, head height 70–80% of the image (approx. 31–36 mm). Neutral expression, eyes fully open, no glasses (since ICAO 2017), no headwear (except religious/medical reasons). Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.

Question 3

Is the Austrian passport photo format the same as the German one?

Accepted Answer

Yes, technically identical: 35 × 45 mm, ICAO standard. The difference is legal, not technical: in Austria, online-created photos are accepted for all documents. In Germany, passports and national ID cards require PointID studio photos since May 2025.

Question 4

Which Austrian documents can I use this photo for?

Accepted Answer

The same ICAO-compliant 35 × 45 mm photo is accepted for: Austrian passport (10 years), national ID card (Personalausweis, 10 years), residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel), driver's licence (Führerschein), and other official documents as per BMI guidelines.

Question 5

Can I submit a digital passport photo for Austrian documents?

Accepted Answer

Many Austrian municipalities (Gemeindeamt, Magistrat) now accept digital photo submissions via online portals. ID Wizard delivers a high-resolution 300 DPI JPEG that works for both digital submission and printing.

Question 6

What if my photo is rejected by Austrian authorities?

Accepted Answer

You get a full refund. Email hallo@id-wizard.com with the rejection reason and we'll resolve it immediately.

Document	🇦🇹 Austria	🇩🇪 Germany
Passport	✅ Online allowed	❌ Studio required (PointID)
National ID card	✅ Online allowed	❌ Studio required (PointID)
Driver's licence	✅ Online allowed	✅ Online allowed
Visa applications	✅ Online allowed	✅ Online allowed
Residence permit	✅ Online allowed	✅ Online allowed

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