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Passport photos in Munich

Your contact point for professional, fast & biometric passport photos in Munich

Let's be honest, we usually need passport photos relatively spontaneously. You already have an appointment at the town hall and then you realize that you have a few kilos more, different glasses or a different hair color on the old recordings. Or the holiday is already booked until you realize that your passport has already expired. So you need new recordings and most of them immediately and of course in accordance with the current guidelines and requirements of the authorities.

Then you've come to the right place! In our photo studios in Westend and Ostbahnhof we create your passport photo and passport photo according to the valid ones biometric regulations. We naturally follow guidelines such as a closed mouth or a neutral facial expression in the pictures. During a passport photo shoot, we usually select one to three suitable shots, and you can, of course, choose the one you prefer. From mid-2025, e-passport photo mandatory for applying for an identity card. As certified photographers, we will also be able to offer you e-passport photos in the future.

Our Photogenika team, led by Tina Rieger-Gudehus, is there for you. You can have your new passport photos made quickly and flexibly at two locations in Munich. In the Westend, you are welcome to call us to make an appointment. At Ostbahnhof you can your desired date online arrange directly yourself.

Prices for your biometric passport photo

Official, high-quality photos for passports, driving licenses, ID cards or visas according to biometric specifications and in the appropriate format. Professional passport photos from the photographer to take away immediately, including small retouching work.

At peak times, there may be waiting times for our customers without an appointment. We therefore recommend making an appointment, because customers with an appointment naturally have priority.

Please note possible deviations from our normal opening hours, especially for our photo studio in the Westend. You can find this in the footer below.

Unfortunately, we (in our photo studio at Ostbahnhof) are currently unable to serve customers without an appointment.

Please note that our photo studio in the Westend is currently only available by prior appointment at 089 244 089 08 is open.

E-passport photo /or passport photos on photo paper / or passport photo as a file via email 22 €
Additionally, a passport photo taken on photo paper or as a file via email 10 €

Passport photos on photographic paper 21 €
Passport photo only as a file via email 25 €
Passport photo on photo paper and as a file 30 €
Reorder passport photo on photo paper 5 €

We also do baby and children passport photos

With patience and experience

Babies and toddlers also need a biometric photo for their passport, which sometimes leads to unintentionally funny photos. Sometimes one eye is closed here, sometimes the face is turned to the side and sometimes Mama is just a lot more exciting to look at.
But for a nice baby passport photo you also need a certain amount of sensitivity. Our experienced photographers in our studio are very good at dealing with the different proportions of babies and are able to create a biometric passport photo of your baby. In contrast to all other passport photos, we advise you to make an appointment for your baby or toddler passport photo in our photo studio. Come to one of our photo studios in Munich and look forward to the first passport photo of your offspring. You will find our studios in Munich's Westend and at the Ostbahnhof.

Arrange appointments online
for our photo studio at the Ostbahnof

For appointments in our photo studio in Westend, please call 089 244 089 08. For appointments in our photo studio at Ostbahnhof, you are welcome to use the online appointment form or call.

Wheelchair users please register in advance by telephone in both studios.

At peak times, there may be waiting times for our customers without an appointment. We therefore recommend making an appointment, because customers with an appointment naturally have priority.

Please note possible deviations from our normal opening hours, especially for our photo studio in the Westend. You can find this in the footer below.

Wheelchair users please register in advance by telephone in both studios.

At peak times, there may be waiting times for our customers without an appointment. We therefore recommend making an appointment, because customers with an appointment naturally have priority.

Please note that our photo studio in Westend is currently only open by prior appointment on 089 244 089 08.

Wheelchair users please register in advance by telephone in both studios.

At peak times, there may be waiting times for our customers without an appointment. We therefore recommend making an appointment, because customers with an appointment naturally have priority.

Please make an appointment. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to serve customers without an appointment.

Please note the currently valid Corona regulations.

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You can also click here to make an appointment in our photo studio at Ostbahnhof.

Fotostudio E-Pass

We create e-passport photos for German authorities

Starting in mid-2025, the e-passport photo will be legally required for applying for identity cards – and we're ready to accompany you along the way! With our e-passport photo service, we meet all requirements and offer you a straightforward and secure process. We take a photo of your biometric e-passport photo and transmit it directly and securely to the relevant German authorities. This way, you're well prepared and can rely on the usual high quality from Photogenika.

The way to the Citizens' Office in Munich

How do I ever get an appointment?

You can get your passport photos quickly and easily from us. However, you may need a little patience for your appointment at the Citizens' Office: When you first log in, you often don't see any available times. But don't be discouraged – with a few Tricks it usually works:

New appointments are released daily –You have particularly good chances approx. 30 minutes before the Citizens' Offices open. Mon, Wed & Fri at 7:00 am and Tue & Thu at 8:00 am.
In addition, morning for the following week and afternoon for the following day Appointments available.
Sometimes it is also worthwhile to go to a citizens' office a little further away.

It's worth checking in regularly! Click here to book appointments with the City of Munich:

Passport photos twice in Munich

Easily accessible and done quickly: Her passport photo in photogenics. Our photo studio in Munich West End see the Schwanthalerhöhe close to Donnersberger Bridge or you can come to our photo studio on Ostbahnhof. You only find us 3 minutes walk from Ostbahnhof away. Both locations are accessible from Marienplatz with the public transport reachable in just a few minutes. We take passport photos by appointment without long waiting timesAfter the shoot, your passport photos (not e-passport photos, as this is prohibited by law) will be edited briefly. After that, you are finished and leave our studio with your new photos.

Details & Answers

about our passport photography

What is the difference between passport photos and application photos?

Passport photos are subject to strict official requirements, especially for biometric passport photos. They must appear neutral and meet certain format and facial expression requirements. Application Photos On the other hand, you should radiate authenticity and personality in order to leave a positive first impression. For applications, you should therefore book special photo shoots and not use simple passport photos.

What is the difference between e-passport photos and regular passport photos?

For an e-passport photo, we send your image file directly to the German authorities. For a simple passport photo, you will receive your photo on photo paper or as a file. Read all details about e-passport photos here.

How do I prepare for passport photos?

When taking passport photos, you should make sure that your face is clearly visible. Avoid revealing clothing and hairstyles that could obscure the face. Remember that these images are used internationally and are often valid for several years.

What should my facial expressions be in passport photos?

Facial expressions in passport photos should be neutral, although a slight smile is permitted. Our photographers in Munich will give you tips during the photo shoot to achieve a pleasant facial expression that meets your requirements.

Where can I have passport photos taken in Munich?

In our photo studios in downtown Munich, we produce biometric passport photos as well as normal passport photos for driving licenses, travel cards, health insurance cards and severely disabled ID cards.

Are biometric passport photos always required?

Biometric passport photos are required for national and international identification documents. Normal passport photos can also be used for other documents such as driving licenses or health insurance cards.

What makes a good passport photo?

A good passport photo meets all official requirements, shows the face clearly and appears pleasant despite the necessary neutrality. Our experienced photographers in Munich will help you create such a photo.

Is the photo studio barrier-free?

Our photo studio in Munich is not completely barrier-free, but is still accessible for wheelchair users. In this case, please call us in advance. We strive to ensure that all customers have a smooth and pleasant photo session.