OFFICIAL CONSULAR STANDARDSSPECIFICATION RECORD: OCTOBER 6, 2026Greece Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Prepare Greece passport photos at 472×709 px with Plain light gray or white background. Check the receiving authority’s current instructions before submitting.
This summary describes the recorded Greece photo specifications. Check the official source below for your application route; the receiving authority decides whether a photo is acceptable.
Greece Passport photo requirements at a glance
Greece passport photo: do and don't
Do
- Frame the photo at 472×709 px, with the head taking up 51-58% of the height.
- Use a plain light gray or white background.
- For an online upload, save one JPEG no larger than 2048KB.
- Use a recent photo that looks like you today.
Don't
- Don't wear glasses, to be safe: some offices accept clear lenses with no glare, but removing them avoids the most common rejection.
- Don't smile or open your mouth; keep a neutral expression.
- Don't wear a hat or head covering unless it is for religious or medical reasons.
- Don't leave shadows on your face or on the background behind you.
What a Greece passport photo costs
$7.99 for the standard download: one JPEG sized for upload plus a printable sheet. $11.99 adds a specialist review and a compliance report. You see the automated check before you pay, there is no account or subscription, and our refund policy covers a photo rejected for a photo-rule reason.
How to Make a Greece Passport Photo Online
Take a front-facing selfie with your phone camera or upload an existing portrait. Our live viewfinder ensures proper face angle and neutral expression.
The engine prepares the background and crops to 472×709 px. Review the individual assessment and application instructions.
Download a 472×709 px JPEG (maximum 2048KB) and an A4 print sheet. Review the single image against your application requirements before uploading.
The recorded 40×60 mm size differs from the most common document size in our dataset (35×45 mm). In the same dataset, head-height range 51-58% differs from the common 70-80% range; the recorded background (plain light gray or white background) uses the most common background colour.
Frequently Asked Questions for Greece Passport Photos
What are the photo size and background rules for a Greece Passport?
A Greece passport photo is 40×60 mm (472×709 pixels for a digital upload), with a plain light gray or white background. The recorded head-height range is 51-58%. Output settings: 300 DPI, JPEG. Recorded file-size limit: 2048KB. Check the linked source for the submission route you are using.
Can I take this photo with my smartphone?
Yes. Our AI engine automatically corrects perspective distortion, extracts the subject, replaces the backdrop with the required consular color, and verifies lighting and eye height.
What if my photo is rejected by the embassy?
The receiving authority decides whether to accept your photo. If it is rejected, contact support and review our refund policy.
Q:How do I print my Greece Passport photo?
ApprovaVisa provides a single 472×709 px JPEG (maximum 2048KB) and an A4 tiled print sheet with cut marks. Upload the single JPEG to the application portal. Print the sheet at actual size and check the mission’s paper-photo instructions.
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