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Starting from May 1, 2025, the city of Bergisch Gladbach will be accepting digitally created photographs for identity cards, passports, and eID cards. This shift towards a more modern and efficient administration is part of a new regulation set by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland.
Private providers can create these digital photographs, which will be stored in the cloud. The photographs will be accepted by the Federal Printing Office, with the POINT-ID systems of the Federal Printing Office becoming available in the Bergisch Gladbach citizen's office from June.
The fee for an on-site photo is 6 euros, and it will be charged only once per photograph, not per document if multiple documents are applied for together. It's important to note that until April 30, 2025, citizens can still submit paper photographs for these documents.
There is a transitional rule for exceptional cases regarding paper-based photographs until July 31, 2025. This rule applies for photographs taken before May 1, 2025, or if there are technical issues with digital processing. In cases where a registration authority does not yet have a digital recording system available, paper-based photographs will still be accepted.
The innovation contributes to simplifying the application process and is an important step towards a more efficient and future-oriented administration. The authority can retrieve the image using a manufacturing code at the time of application.
For the exact and official photo requirements effective May 1, 2025, it is recommended to consult the Bergisch Gladbach city official website or the Bürgeramt (citizen’s office). These guidelines will include technical specifications for digital photos in the application process for identity cards, passports, and eID cards, which are likely to align with updated standards issued by federal or regional authorities in Germany.
Citizens can find more information about the citizen's office and the possibility of booking an appointment on the city's official website. The exact web address is provided below.
General knowledge suggests that for official identity documents in Germany, photo requirements typically follow standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and national regulations. These requirements often include specifications for image size and proportions, neutral facial expression, plain background, no shadows or reflections, recent photos, high-resolution digital photos, and specific file formats and sizes if submitted digitally.
It is likely that Bergisch Gladbach aligns with these updated standards for digital photo formats for online or digital submissions starting May 1, 2025. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please consult the official resources mentioned above.
The shift towards digitally created photographs for identity cards, passports, and eID cards in Bergisch Gladbach is a part of a new policy-and-legislation set by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland, influenced by politics and general-news. The Innovation contributes to a more efficient and future-oriented administration, aligning with updated international and national regulations, such as those set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
