# Swiss Driving Licence Photo Maker, 35x45 mm

Country: Switzerland

Document: Driver's License

Page language: en

Page: [Swiss Driving Licence Photo Maker, 35x45 mm](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/ch/driving/)

Requirements last verified: 2025-01-25

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
| Photo paper | Glossy or matte |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 413 × 531 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Maximum pixel dimensions | 1200 × 1544 px |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Maximum digital file size | 500 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 12 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white or neutral grey background. Must be solid-colored, uniform, and free of shadows.
- Head size: Face height must be between 29mm and 34mm from chin to crown
- Expression: Neutral expression with mouth closed. No smiling.
- Glasses: Permitted; check the source for restrictions.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## Common rejection reasons

- Wrong face size — Face height must be 29-34mm. Photos with faces too small or too large are rejected

- Non-neutral background — Background must be plain white or light grey with no patterns, shadows, or textures

- Glasses causing glare — Prescription glasses must not reflect light or cover the eyes. Remove glasses or adjust lighting

- Incorrect expression — Neutral expression required. Smiling, frowning, or open mouth will cause rejection

- Face not centered — Face must be positioned centrally in the frame looking directly at the camera

- Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 12 months to reflect your current appearance

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.fedpol.admin.ch/dam/fedpol/de/data/pass-id/fotomustertafel.pdf)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.

## Create a photo with One Dollar Passport Photo

The service sizes, crops and checks a photo for the selected document. Its output settings are service choices, not additional government requirements.

- Digital photo download: $1 USD.
- Print-ready sheet download: $5 USD. Printing is separate.
- Optional human expert review: +$4.99 USD.

[Open the photo tool](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/ch/driving/)