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Passport photos and ID photos for 39.90 CHF
Do you need a new and successful passport photo for your driver’s license, your ID, your public transport subscription or for a visa?
Professional passport photos and ID photos in Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne and St. Gallen – your first choice for biometric photos according to international standards. In our centrally located studios, we create passport photos, ID photos and badge photos that meet all national and international guidelines. Also ideal for baby passport photos. Fast, reliable and with the guarantee of immediate availability right after your appointment. Visit us in Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne or St. Gallen or book your appointment online now for high-quality passport and ID photos.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our studios!
Passport photos for young and old
Your passport has expired or a new driver’s license is due? Then it’s high time you paid us a visit!
In our photo studios in Bern, Lucerne, Zurich and Basel, you can get your passport photos for any document quickly and inexpensively – and above all in studio quality. You can select your favorite image on the computer screen immediately after taking the photo.
You can also take biometric passport photos with you immediately in our passport photo studio in Zurich, without a long wait. In our photo studios in Bern, Lucerne and Basel, the pictures are sent to you by A Mail, so that you receive your pictures the next day. Your satisfaction is important to us, which is why we attach great importance to compliance with biometric requirements so that your photos are accepted by all authorities!
Suitable for:
Passport photos are not only suitable for driving licenses or passports, but also for school and student ID cards or on an application for a visa. As every passport photo has to meet certain criteria, we offer you the guarantee that these regulations will be adhered to and that your passport photo will be accepted by the relevant authority! If the passport photo is declared invalid, we offer you a 100% money-back guarantee.
Baby and child passport photos
To ensure that nothing stands in the way of a perfect vacation with your children, we also offer passport photos for babies and toddlers. With a great deal of sensitivity, our trained team will put your baby in the right light and create biometric passport photos that comply with all guidelines without any great effort. The only important thing is that the baby is awake. Since open eyes are mandatory for passport photos!
Find out more on our website today. We look forward to welcoming you or your children to our store – your photographer for your wishes!
FAQ Passport photos
What should a passport photo look like?
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A passport photo should be evenly lit, without shadows on the face. The face should be positioned centrally in the picture so that the chin and hair are shown in full. The size and background of the passport photo can vary depending on the country, but in Europe the standard 3.5cm x 4.5cm and white background generally applies.
What should a Swiss passport photo look like?
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Photos for a Swiss passport or ID have a size of 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm high and are taken against a white background. As with most passport photos, the face must be well lit, without shadows, the mouth must be closed, the face should be photographed centrally so that neither the left nor the right side can be seen better than the other. This also applies to your SwissPass picture. You can find more information from the federal government here.
Can I take my own passport photo?
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In principle, you can also take passport photos yourself, but there are a few things to bear in mind. Since the regulations for passport photos are quite strict, there is a greater chance that the photos will be rejected if they are not taken professionally. If you still want to take the pictures at home, you will find some tips here:
- Photograph yourself in front of an evenly lit white background and avoid shadows
- Make sure your body and face are in a frontal position so that no shadows form on your face
- Basically, you should have a neutral facial expression, but a slight grin is allowed
- If you wear glasses, make sure that there are no reflections (otherwise do not wear glasses)
- Find out about the specific requirements for your passport photo (e.g. section size) on the website of the consulate of the country for which you need the passport photo.
What is a biometric passport photo?
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A biometric passport photo, as used for the Swiss or European passport, for example, must meet EU or ICAO requirements. Biometric passport photos facilitate facial recognition based on the image.
What is the right passport photo format?
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The format of your passport photo depends on the country for which you need it. In principle, however, the following applies:
- EU & Switzerland: 3.5×4.5 cm
- Great Britain: 3.4×4.5 cm
- USA: 5×5 cm
- Canada: 5×7 cm (must be taken in a photo studio)
- India: 5×5 cm
Important information on passport photo requirements can be found on the website of your consulate.
Where can I find the applicable requirements for passport or visa photos?
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If you are unsure about the passport photo requirements of a specific country, we recommend that you consult the official websites of the respective consulates. You will normally find the relevant information under the headings “Documents”, “Passport” or “Services”.
Can I also take baby passport photos with you?
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Of course we also take baby passport photos! You are welcome to book your appointment directly via our website. Of course, you can also drop by spontaneously, but there is a good chance that we will already have other customers.
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Centrally located and close to you
Our photo studios in Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Zurich and Basel are equipped with professional equipment that allows us to take high-quality passport photos. In all our studios, passport photos can be taken for all passports and visas that meet the requirements of the relevant authorities. So don’t hesitate to book an appointment for passport photos from countries outside the EU and Switzerland. Together with our team of experienced and professional photographers, we put you in the best light and ensure a pleasant shooting environment so that you are satisfied with your passport photo. We look forward to welcoming you to our photo studios for passport photos in Bern, Lucerne, Zurich and Basel!
