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Switzerland passport photo requirements

Use the official Swiss Confederation instructions as the source of truth for passport photos.

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Official guidance

Check the issuing authority’s current instructions

Swiss authorities generally take the photograph when biometric data is recorded. Some cantons allow applicants to provide a photo; check the official page and your cantonal authority for the applicable process.

View official Switzerland instructions

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