Großröhrsdorf introduces digital passport photos - now it will be easy!

Großröhrsdorf introduces digital passport photos - now it will be easy!

in Großröhrsdorf something happens in reporting! From May 1, 2025, a new windy trend will be heralded: When applying for identity cards and passports, only digital biometric photographs are allowed. Paper photos have had its day and the city has already achieved all the necessary technical requirements to guarantee the citizens a smooth process. As reported by grossroehrsdorf.de , the new photographs are a decisive step into the digital future.

A highlight of this change is the photo stele, which has been ensuring automatic photo recording since July 24, 2025 in reporting. It also checks whether the biometric criteria are met. "Großröhrsdorf is a real pioneer here," says a spokesman for the residents' registration office. So that not enough, the Federal Printing Plans to equip the surrounding municipalities with this future -oriented technology.

practical benefit for the citizens

The photo station is ideal for all large and small citizens from a height of 1.20 meters. However, babies and children have to fall back on certified photo studios or drugstores to get the right photos. If you still want to use the opportunity to have a photo taken in the town hall, you can rely on the support of the employees in the residents' registration office.

The costs for the creation of a passport photo are 6.00 euros, which is legally defined. For citizens who cannot appear personally in the town hall due to age reasons or disabilities, there has been a practical solution since 2024: they can even make their passport photos at home. However, this service must be coordinated in advance via the residents' registration office, available by phone at 035952/283-44.

flexibility in the choice of photographer

All in all, Großröhrsdorf is ready to face digital change and offer its citizens the service they earn. So if you are still looking for the perfect passports