Question 1

What are the Swiss passport photo requirements?

Accepted Answer

Swiss passport photos must be 35 × 45 mm with head height of 70–80% of the image (approx. 31–36 mm). Plain white or very light grey background, neutral expression, eyes fully open. No glasses since ICAO 2017. Minimum resolution: 300 DPI for print or 600 × 800 pixels for digital submission.

Question 2

Is ID Wizard legal in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unlike Germany (which introduced the PointID studio requirement in May 2025), Switzerland has no such restriction. Swiss authorities (fedpol) continue to accept digitally created biometric photos for passports, national ID cards, and residence permits. ID Wizard is fully compliant with fedpol and ICAO standards.

Question 3

Which Swiss documents can I use this photo for?

Accepted Answer

Swiss passport (10 years), Swiss national ID card (10 years, 5 years for minors), Swiss residence permit (SEM), Swiss driver's licence. Also accepted for Schengen visa, US visa, UK visa and other international document applications.

Question 4

How much does a passport photo cost in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

A photo studio in Switzerland charges between CHF 15 and CHF 30. ID Wizard costs from CHF 4.99 — directly from your smartphone, no appointment, no travel. The preview is always free; you only pay when you download.

Question 5

Can I submit the photo digitally?

Accepted Answer

Many Swiss cantons accept digital submissions (e.g. via the online renewal portal). ID Wizard provides a JPEG file at 300 DPI suitable for both digital upload and physical printing.

Question 6

What happens to my photo?

Accepted Answer

Your photo is used only to create your passport photo, then deleted. It is sent to specialised processors: Remove.bg (background removal), optionally AWS Rekognition (biometric cropping) and optionally OpenAI (quality check). Remove.bg and AWS Rekognition delete your photo immediately after processing. OpenAI retains API inputs for up to 30 days per their privacy policy. Fully GDPR compliant.

Criterion	Photo Studio	ID Wizard
Price	CHF 15–30	from CHF 4.99
Availability	Opening hours only	24/7, instant
Appointment needed	Yes	No
ICAO compliant	✓	✓
Digital file	Often extra	Included
Money-back	✗	✓

Criterion	Photo Studio	ID Wizard
Price	CHF 15–30	from CHF 4.99
Availability	Opening hours only	24/7, instant
Appointment needed	Yes	No
ICAO compliant	✓	✓
Digital file	Often extra	Included
Money-back	✗	✓

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