Guide to photo formats and sizes requirements for Switzerland (Schweiz) (Suisse)

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Document TypePassport (35 x 45 mm) Get Started
Picture size35x45 mm (width x height)
Head height77 % of the photo total height
Top head distance7 % from top the of the photo
Background color       
Printable format10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"
Digital format826x1062
Document TypeVisa (35 x 45 mm) Get Started
Picture size35x45 mm (width x height)
Head height77 % of the photo total height
Top head distance7 % from top the of the photo
Background color       
Printable format10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"
Digital format826x1062
Document TypeID Card (35 x 45 mm) Get Started
Picture size35x45 mm (width x height)
Head height77 % of the photo total height
Top head distance7 % from top the of the photo
Background color       
Printable format10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"
Digital format826x1062
Document TypeCFF Swiss Railpass (35 x 45 mm) Get Started
Picture size35x45 mm (width x height)
Head height77 % of the photo total height
Top head distance7 % from top the of the photo
Background color       
Printable format10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"
Digital format826x1062
Document TypeInternational Student Card (35 x 45 mm) Get Started
Picture size35x45 mm (width x height)
Head height77 % of the photo total height
Top head distance7 % from top the of the photo
Background color       
Printable format10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"
Digital format826x1062
Link to official documentshttps://www.sem.admin.ch