Taking photos for digital passports now accessible in Greifswald
In a significant move towards digital modernisation, the Greifswald city administration office has launched on-site digital photo services for identity cards and passports. This new service, which began in recent weeks, allows employees to take digital photos directly at their workstations.
The equipment for these digital photo services was provided by the Federal Printing Office, ensuring high-quality and secure photo processing. The digital photos are encrypted and uploaded to a secure cloud, maintaining the privacy of individuals.
For adults, taking a digital photo at the Greifswald city administration office is now a straightforward process. However, for infants and young children, whose unpredictability can make photo-taking challenging, it is recommended to visit a photo service provider.
The cost for a digital photo is 6 euros. It's worth noting that for identity cards and passports, digital photos are the only accepted format since May 2025. Paper photos are still required for driver's licenses or other documents.
For more information about new requirements for identity cards and passports, visit Personalausweisportal.
In addition to the new digital photo service, the Greifswald city administration office continues to offer a range of services to help citizens with their identity card and passport applications. Infants and young children can also have their digital photos taken at the office, although it's strongly recommended they visit a photo service provider for better results.
The Greifswald city administration office can access the digital photo using a QR code for the application process, streamlining the process even further. This new service is just one of the ways the city is making it easier for residents to access essential services.
While Greifswald is currently leading the way, other cities are expected to follow suit. For instance, as of May 2025, the city of Ludwigshafen has also announced that only digital photos for new personal documents are allowed. These photos must be from certified photographers or other certified external service providers, and residents can expect to be able to take digital photos directly at their local citizen offices at a later date.
Stay informed and make the most of these new services by visiting your local city administration office for more details.
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