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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.

  • Baby passport photo at home, lying down

    Baby passport photo without a photo booth: what applies in Switzerland, how to take the photo lying down and which mistakes to avoid.

    DocumentsTaking the photo

  • 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.

    DocumentsRequirements and standards

  • 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.

    DocumentsTaking the photo

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