https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/tags/religious-headwear/Recent content in Religious Headwear on PassphotoLabsHugoenMon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-photo-religious-headwear/Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-photo-religious-headwear/<p>One of the most common questions about passport photos: Can I wear my headscarf, kippa, or turban in my passport photo? The answer is <strong>yes</strong> — religious headwear is permitted in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, provided certain conditions are met. Here is everything you need to know.</p> <h2 id="the-principle-religious-exemption-from-the-headwear-ban">The Principle: Religious Exemption from the Headwear Ban</h2> <p>The general rule for biometric passport photos is: <strong>no headwear</strong>. However, there is an explicit exemption for religious head coverings. This applies equally to all faiths — whether hijab, kippa, turban, religious veil, or other religiously motivated head coverings.</p>