https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/tags/authority/Recent content in Authority on PassphotoLabsHugoenMon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-application-photos-guide/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-application-photos-guide/<p>Need a new passport? Then you also need a current biometric passport photo. Here you&rsquo;ll find everything you need to know about the photo requirements — and how to get your photo the easiest way.</p> <h2 id="which-documents-need-a-passport-photo">Which Documents Need a Passport Photo?</h2> <p>In Austria, you need a biometric passport photo for the following documents:</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Document</th> <th>Validity</th> <th>Photo required?</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Passport</strong></td> <td>10 years (adults)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>ID card</strong></td> <td>10 years</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Driver&rsquo;s license</strong></td> <td>Card format</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>e-card</strong></td> <td>Upon new issue</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Residence permit</strong></td> <td>Variable</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Visa</strong></td> <td>Variable</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="requirements-at-a-glance">Requirements at a Glance</h2> <p>Every passport photo for an Austrian passport must meet these criteria:</p>https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-photo-rejected-what-to-do/Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-photo-rejected-what-to-do/<p>You&rsquo;ve waited in line, filled out the forms, paid the fee — and then the clerk tells you your passport photo has been rejected. Frustrating, isn&rsquo;t it? You&rsquo;re not alone. Thousands of passport applications are delayed every year because of non-compliant photos. The good news: it&rsquo;s easy to fix, and with the right tools, it never has to happen again.</p> <h2 id="the-top-7-reasons-passport-photos-get-rejected">The Top 7 Reasons Passport Photos Get Rejected</h2> <h3 id="1-wrong-size-or-format">1. Wrong Size or Format</h3> <p><strong>What went wrong</strong>: The photo doesn&rsquo;t meet the required 35 x 45 mm format (standard in Austria, Germany and most European countries), or the face doesn&rsquo;t fill 70–80% of the image height.</p>https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/express-passport-last-minute-guide/Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/express-passport-last-minute-guide/<p>Your holiday is just around the corner, and you suddenly realise: your passport has expired. Don&rsquo;t panic — Austria, Germany, and Switzerland all offer express procedures that get you a new passport significantly faster. However, you need to be well prepared because every lost minute counts. Here&rsquo;s how the express process works in each country and what you&rsquo;ll need.</p> <h2 id="express-procedures-compared">Express Procedures Compared</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Country</th> <th>Standard Passport</th> <th>Express Passport</th> <th>Express Fee</th> <th>Total Cost</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Austria</strong></td> <td>~5 working days</td> <td>~3 working days</td> <td>+ ~€55</td> <td>~€130</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Germany</strong></td> <td>4–6 weeks</td> <td>72 hours</td> <td>+ €32</td> <td>~€92</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Switzerland</strong></td> <td>6–10 working days</td> <td>3–5 working days</td> <td>+ 100 CHF</td> <td>~240 CHF</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="austria-express-passport-in-3-working-days">Austria: Express Passport in 3 Working Days</h2> <p>In Austria, you can apply for an express passport at any passport authority. Processing typically takes 3 working days — compared to 5 working days for the standard procedure.</p>