Liechtenstein ID and Passport Photos
Get your Liechtenstein identity documents right by learning the exact photo rules for passports, IDs, driving licences, permits, and visas.
Liechtenstein Documents You Can Prepare
This page covers seven documents: Liechtenstein passports for adults and children, national ID cards, driving licences, international driving permits, biometric residence permits, and visitor visas[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Check the instructions for the document you are applying for, since photo rules and submission methods differ. Taking time to review these details before you start can save you extra trips to the office.
Passport and National ID Card Photos
The supplied facts list 35×45 mm photos and a 29–34 mm head-height range for passports and national ID cards. They list digital submission for both[1][3]. Follow the relevant office's photo instructions when applying. Make sure your face is centered, your shoulders are level, and you look straight into the camera lens with a relaxed posture.
Child and Baby Passport Photos
When you apply for a Liechtenstein child or baby passport photo, the overall photo dimensions remain 35×45 mm[2]. However, the head height requirement changes to accommodate younger applicants whose proportions differ[2]. For children and babies, your head height must measure between 23 and 34 mm[2]. You can submit these photos through both printed and digital formats depending on the specific office instructions[2]. Keep your baby calm and lay them on a plain white or light background if needed to capture a clear shot.
Driving Licences and Permits
The supplied guidance lists 35×45 mm with a 29–34 mm head-height range for a Liechtenstein driving licence photo, submitted in print[4]. It lists 35×45 mm as a common size for international driving permit, biometric residence permit, and visitor visa photos; the supplied facts do not set head heights for those documents. Submission methods differ: the international permit is printed, while the residence permit and visitor visa allow print or digital submission[5][6][7].
Submission Formats and Requirements
The supplied guidance lists digital submission for adult passports and national ID cards, printed submission for driving licences, and both formats for child passports, biometric residence permits, and visitor visas[1][2][3][4][6][7]. Check the relevant instructions for your application. The tool above can arrange photos on a print sheet.
Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo
Stand about one to one and a half meters from the camera and ask someone to take the photo. Face a bright window, use a plain background, and keep your face clear and centered. Check the authority’s instructions for rules on head coverings and glasses.
Checking Your Photo and Common Mistakes
Review your photo before submitting it. Keep your face centered and the background plain. For documents with a listed head-height range, measure from the top of your head to your chin. Check the relevant office’s instructions for other photo rules, and verify the print dimensions with a ruler.
Frequently asked questions
What size do Liechtenstein passport photos need to be?
They must be 35×45 mm with a head height between 29 and 34 mm[1].
Can I use the same photo size for a driving licence and a passport?
What are the head height rules for baby passport photos in Liechtenstein?
The head height must measure between 23 and 34 mm for children and babies[2].
Are digital submissions required for all Liechtenstein documents?
Do international driving permits have a set head height?
No, the head height is not set for international driving permits[5].
What background works best for home photo sessions?
Use a plain white or light background with no patterns or shadows behind you.