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Guides and background on passport, biometric and document photos: which requirements apply, how to take the photo correctly with your smartphone and where to submit it.

  • ICAO-compliant biometric photos

    Create an ICAO-compliant biometric photo with your smartphone. Learn the rules for pose, lighting, background, glasses and document-specific formats.

  • Photo for a Swiss driving licence

    Create a Swiss driving-licence photo with your phone. Learn why digital uploads vary by canton and when you need a printed 35 × 45 mm photo.

  • Digital photo for your SwissPass

    Create a digital SwissPass photo on your smartphone for upload to SBB CFF FFS. Follow current portrait guidance and learn how to submit or replace it.