New regulation facilitates application procedures for ID cards and passports
Since May 1, 2025, passport photos for identity cards and passports only been submitted in digital form The aim of the nationwide new regulation is to increase the security in the ID system and at the same time simplify the application process .
In the Weiterstadt city office, citizens can have the necessary passport photo recorded directly at the photo terminal . The photo is taken safely and without expression directly in the application . The fee is 6 euros - while applying for an ID card and passport, it will only be charged once . For data protection reasons, the image is automatically deleted after 96 hours .
Alternatively, it is also possible to have the digital passport photo created certified photo studios or providers such as DM In this case, applicants receive a data matrix code that is presented in the city office. An overview of all approved providers can be called up at alfo-passbild.com .
For babies and toddlers, the city office expressly recommends visiting a professional photo studio. The inclusion of normally appropriate images is often difficult at terminals, since small children have not yet kept their heads independently or can look into the camera.
(Weiterstadt - Red/PSW)
