Greece Passport Photo 40mm x 60mm requirements

📐 Technical Dimensions & Proportions

• Photo Size: 40 mm x 60 mm (without a frame).
• Face Coverage: The head height (from the chin to the crown) must occupy 70% – 75% of the photo.
• Face Height: Specifically, the distance from the chin to the top of the forehead should be 50% – 60% of the photo.
• Centering: The center of the nose and mouth should fall on an imaginary vertical line in the horizontal center of the image.

📸 Quality & Printing (Crucial for Greek Applications)

• No Inkjet/Laser: Photos must not be produced on household inkjet or laser printers. They must be printed on high-quality white analog photographic paper.
• Resolution: Digital camera photos must be printed at a resolution of at least 1200 dpi.
• Paper Surface: The paper must be smooth (not watercolor or relief-textured) and must not show "Newton Circles" (grey spots) when pressed against a glass surface.
• Clarity: The image must be perfectly focused from the nose to the ears and from the jaw to the hair.

👤 Appearance & Pose

• Recency: Taken within the last 6 months.
• Background: Must be a uniform, light-colored background. The official preference is a specific grey (RGB 190, 190, 190).
• Expression: Neutral expression with the mouth closed (no smiling).
• Eyes: Must look directly at the camera, be fully open (not wide open), and clearly visible.
• Hair: Must not cover the eyes, eyebrows, or any part of the face.

👓 Glasses & Accessories

• Glasses: If worn, they must be clear and transparent with no reflections. The frames must not cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted/photo-chromatic lenses are strictly prohibited. It is often recommended to remove glasses to avoid rejection.
• Head Coverings: Generally not allowed except for religious reasons. If used, the face from the chin to the forehead and ear-to-ear must be visible, with no shadows cast on the face.
• Clothing: Civilian clothing is required. White clothing should be avoided as it may blend into the light background. Large or shiny jewelry should also be avoided.

👶 Children & Infants

• The child must be alone in the photo. No hands, toys, or parts of a chair should be visible. They must have a neutral expression and look at the camera.

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References

• Hellenic National Passport and Secure Document Center: Passport Photograph