Greece passport photo
Greece
40×60 mm colour print layout per Hellenic Passport Center (passport.gov.gr), with ICAO 9303 alignment for digital myPhoto channels.
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Greece passport photo — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Greece photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 40 mm × 60 mm (1.57 in × 2.36 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 472 × 708 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 8192 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 40mm × 60mm
- Digital: 472–472px × 708–708px
- Max file size: 8192 KB
Recent, sharp, even lighting, plain light background, full face visible, neutral expression, natural colour.
Issuing authority and ICAO Doc 9303 alignment
Most countries adopt ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 as the baseline biometric-portrait standard. The spec on this page reflects the country's published implementation, including any country-specific overrides on size, background colour, or face-coverage band.
Why use this Greece passport photo tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Greece passport photo photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_print_size_not_40x60_or_visa_not_35x45
- head_height_outside_derived_icao_band
- background_not_plain_light_or_shadows
- expression_not_neutral_or_mouth_open
- glasses_obscuring_eyes_or_glare
- physical_print_below_official_resolution_when_printed
- photo_not_recent_or_low_quality
Greece passport photo — common questions
What is the official Greece passport photo size?
The official Greece passport photo size is 40 mm × 60 mm (1.57 in × 2.36 in). For digital uploads it equals 472 × 708 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Greece passport photo?
Greece passport photo photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Greece passport photo photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Greece passport photo photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 40 mm × 60 mm template.
Can I print the Greece passport photo at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Greece specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- passport.gov.gr (specificationphoto.html; printed photograph 40 mm × 60 mm without frame; digital ICAO 9303; printed digital captures ≥1200 dpi)
- passport.gov.gr FAQ (supporting documents; 40×60 mm colour photograph)
- european-union.europa.eu (Schengen visa photo standards)
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