What size should a Greece Passport Photo photo be?

A Greece Passport Photo photo should be 472×709 pixels (40×60 mm) at 300 DPI — a portrait (taller than wide) format on a plain white background.

What is the maximum file size for a Greece Passport Photo photo?

The file should be at or under 240 KB. Resize to 472×709 pixels first, then compress to meet the limit — compressing a large image first causes the blocky artifacts that trigger a quality rejection.

How much of the photo should my head fill for a Greece Passport Photo?

Your head should take up roughly 52–58% of the total image height. A head that is too small or too large is one of the most common rejection reasons.

Can I take a Greece Passport Photo photo at home with my phone?

Yes. Use soft, even lighting with no shadows, stand in front of a plain white background, keep a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed, and face the camera squarely. Check the result against the Greece Passport Photo requirements before submitting, since upload portals enforce size and file limits automatically.

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Official Greek Passport Photo Requirements (40×60mm)

Greece issues passports through the Hellenic Passport Centre (passport.gov.gr). Greek passport photos use the larger 40×60mm format, NOT the international 35×45mm. Earlier copy on this site listed 35×45mm — that was incorrect.

Size: 40×60mm without frame (472×709px at 300 DPI).
Face length (jaw to top of head): 31-35mm.
Face width (ear to ear): 20-25mm.
Distance from photo bottom to eyes: 30-39mm.
Background: plain white, evenly lit, no shadows.
Print on high-quality white photo paper (not watercolored or relief).
Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open.
No hats or headwear unless documented religious reasons.
ICAO 9303 biometric standard. Recent photo within last 6 months.

Tips for a Compliant Greek Passport Photo

Use a white or off-white wall as your background. Stand in front of a window for even front lighting, then upload the photo for AI-assisted cropping and background cleanup.

No hats or headwear unless for documented religious reasons.
Full face must be clearly visible with no hair covering the eyes.
Avoid heavy shadows under the chin or on the background.

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