Hungarian Passport Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · white background · Government windows (kormányablak), Ministry of the Interior; Hungarian consulates abroad

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

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

Rules last checked against Government windows (kormányablak), Ministry of the Interior; Hungarian consulates abroad on 23 October 2026.

About this photo

A Hungarian Passport photo for the Government windows (kormányablak), Ministry of the Interior; Hungarian consulates abroad is 35 by 45 mm when printed. Confirm the exact requirements with the kormányablak or consulate before you apply. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. Hungarian passport photos are taken at the kormányablak or consulate counter when you apply; a printed photo is accepted only when a doctor certifies in writing that you cannot attend in person, or for a child under 12 who does not appear. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. Behind you: plain white or light grey or off-white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. The Hungarian Passport photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.

Photo requirements

Hungarian Passport photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Background	white, also accepted: light grey, off-white
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	The portrait, signature and fingerprints are taken at the counter when you submit the application, so you normally do not bring a photo; A printed photo is needed only if your health prevents attending in person and your treating doctor confirms this in writing, or for a child under 12 who does not appear; Standard 35 x 45 mm biometric photo for those cases; neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, plain light background; Confirm the exact requirements with the kormányablak or consulate before you apply

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 Hungarian Passport photos

What size is a Hungarian Passport photo?

Hungarian Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Hungarian Passport photo need?

A plain white background (light grey, off-white 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 Hungarian Passport photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Can I smile in a Hungarian 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. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a Hungarian 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 Government windows (kormányablak), Ministry of the Interior; Hungarian consulates abroad. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Hungarian 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.