Important information for Germany

Since 1 May 2025, passport photos for ID cards, passports and residence permits in Germany may only be taken by authorised providers. We now offer this service in your dm store.

Please note: These changes only apply to Germany. In Austria, everything remains as usual, there are no changes for passport photos.

Create perfect passport photos from home with the dm Passbild App!

With the dm Passbild App, you can create biometric passport photos easily, quickly, and securely directly from your smartphone. Whether for an ID card, driver's license, passport, or various other documents – our app makes it possible. And the best part: No in-app payments required!

Why should you use the dm Passbild App?

- Private: Create professional-quality passport photos comfortably from home.
- Lightning Fast: Instantly available, no appointments or waiting times needed.
- Effortless: Automatic biometric check and background removal ensure your photo meets all requirements.
- Transparent: No in-app payments – pay conveniently at the dm store.

Here's how it works:

1. Take Your Photo: Choose the desired document template and take a photo. You'll get the best quality if someone else photographs you and you ensure even lighting.
2. Biometric Check: Select your favorite photo and have it checked for biometric compliance. Your photo will be perfectly cropped and the background removed.
3. Print Ready: Generate the QR code for printing. Scan the QR code at the CEWE photo station in the dm store and get your passport photo immediately! In some German stores the order is either printed or the printout can be started with the access code shown in the app.

Your benefits at a glance:

- Private: Create professional-quality passport photos from home.
- Fast: Instantly available, no appointments or waiting.
- Simple: Automatic biometric compliance check and background removal.
- Transparent: No in-app payments – pay conveniently at the dm store.

Integrated Biometric Check:

Thanks to our special verification software, you’ll know before you purchase if your photo meets biometric requirements – so you can be sure it’s right.

Variety of Document Templates:

Our selection of templates covers various official and everyday ID documents – for adults and children:

- ID card
- Passport
- Driver's license
- Residence permit
- Visa
- Health card
- Public transport pass
- Student ID
- University ID

Do you have questions or feedback?
We are happy to assist you! Contact us by email or phone

Germany
email: service@fotoparadies.de
phone: 0441-18131903

Austria
email: dm-paradies-foto@dm-paradiesfoto.at
phone: 0800 37 63 20

Our service team is available daily from Monday to Sunday (08:00 - 22:00).