Greek Passport Photo in Ireland

40 × 60 mm · white background · Hellenic Police, Passport Directorate; abroad the Greek consulates

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Hellenic Police, Passport Directorate; abroad the Greek consulates on 23 October 2026.

About this photo

For a Greek Passport photo, the Hellenic Police, Passport Directorate; abroad the Greek consulates sets the print size at 40 x 60 mm. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Behind you: plain white or cream or 5% grey, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 31 to 35 mm on the print. In Greece passport photos are submitted digitally through myPhoto by a photographer; printed photos have not been accepted there since 1 February 2026. Children under 12 also need one printed colour photo in addition to the digital one. From a phone picture we produce the Greek Passport photo at this size and verify the framing against the Hellenic Police, Passport Directorate; abroad the Greek consulates rules.

Photo requirements

Greek Passport photo requirements
Photo size	40 × 60 mm
Digital file	for myPhoto (gov.gr), uploaded by a photographer
Background	white, also accepted: cream, 5% grey
Head size	52–58% of the photo height (31–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No sunglasses or tinted lenses (Photo Gray, Photo Brown); no reflections; frames must not cover the eyes. Removing glasses is recommended.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. Religious head coverings allowed with the face visible from chin to forehead and ear to ear; medical coverings with a medical certificate.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 5°
Other rules	Printed photo (consulates abroad): 40 x 60 mm without frame; face 31-35 mm chin to crown and 20-25 mm wide; eye line 30-39 mm above the bottom edge; White, cream or 5% grey background; printed on high-quality white photo paper, not inkjet or laser, at 1200 dpi or more; taken within the last six months; Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight at the lens; head rotation under 5 degrees; civilian clothing; In Greece the photo is submitted digitally via myPhoto by a photographer (1280 x 1600 px, grey background); printed photos were accepted there only until 31 January 2026; Children under 12 also need one printed colour photo in addition to the digital one

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

How it works

1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Greek Passport photos

What size is a Greek Passport photo?

Greek Passport photos are 40 × 60 mm. The head should fill 52–58% of the photo height (31–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Greek Passport photo need?

A plain white background (cream, 5% grey is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Greek Passport photo?

Yes. No sunglasses or tinted lenses (Photo Gray, Photo Brown); no reflections; frames must not cover the eyes. Removing glasses is recommended.

Can I smile in a Greek Passport photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. Religious head coverings allowed with the face visible from chin to forehead and ear to ear; medical coverings with a medical certificate.

Can I take a Greek Passport photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Hellenic Police, Passport Directorate; abroad the Greek consulates. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: for myPhoto (gov.gr), uploaded by a photographer. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Greek Passport photo cost in Ireland?

€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Hellenic Police, Passport Directorate; abroad the Greek consulates

Read the rules on the authority's website: Hellenic Police, Passport Directorate; abroad the Greek consulates (passport.gov.gr).