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The Challenge
Greece Schengen visa applications use 35×45mm photos — different from the 40×60mm Greek passport format. Using passport-sized photos for visa applications = rejection. Face must occupy 70–80% of frame, light background, JPEG for digital submissions.
Greece visa photo is DIFFERENT from Greek passport photo
- Visa: 35×45mm (standard Schengen format)
- Passport: 40×60mm (Greek-specific larger format)
- Cannot use Greek passport photos for visa — dimensions don't match
- Cannot use visa photos for Greek passport — wrong size and background
Greece Schengen visa photo requirements
Greece Schengen visa applications follow the standard EU 35×45mm photo format. This applies to all visa types: Type C short-stay (tourist, business, family visit), Type D long-stay (work, study), and transit visas. The photo must show your head and top of shoulders with the face occupying 70–80% of the frame. Background should be plain white or light grey. Photos must be taken within the last 6 months. Two identical photos are typically required, attached (not stapled) to the application form.
Greece visa photo requirements – will your application be accepted?
- 35×45mm dimensions (standard Schengen format, NOT 40×60mm passport size)
- Face occupies 70–80% of photo height, head height 32–36mm
- Plain white or light grey background, no patterns or shadows
- Taken within last 6 months reflecting current appearance
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
- Hair not covering eyes, eyebrows, or face
- No sunglasses or tinted lenses — clear glasses allowed with no glare
- No headgear unless religious (face fully visible jaw-to-forehead)
- Colour photo on photo-quality paper
- No digital retouching or filters
- Even lighting, no shadows on face or background
Common rejection reasons
- Using 40×60mm Greek passport photo instead of 35×45mm visa format
- Shadows on face or background
- Head too small (face must be 70–80% of frame)
- Smiling with teeth showing
- Glasses with glare or reflections
- Photo older than 6 months
- Low resolution or blurry
- Non-uniform or dark background
How to print Greece visa photos
- Paper: Photo-quality paper (matte or glossy both accepted for visa applications).
- Printer settings: Highest quality, 100% scale (no 'fit to page'), colour mode.
- Paper size: 4R (102×152mm) for 4–6 photos, or A4 for larger sheets.
- Cutting: Cut precisely along grey guide lines to exact 35×45mm.
- Two identical photos typically required — attach to application form without staples.
- Alternative: Print at any photo shop, specify '35×45mm Schengen visa photo'.
Greece visa photo vs Greek passport photo
Cost comparison
- Photo studio: €8–15 for visa photo set
- VFS Global application centre: €10–15 on-site photo
- This tool: Free — print at home or at photo shop for €1–3
- Savings: €7–14 per application
Official Resources
Step-by-Step Workflow
Upload Photo
Position Head Using Guidelines
Select Enhancement
Download or Print Sheet
Specifications
- Photo Size
- 35×45 mm
- Resolution
- 827×1063 pixels at 600 DPI
- Head Height
- 32–36 mm (70–80% of frame)
- Background
- Plain white or light grey
- Recency
- Taken within last 6 months
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
- Paper Type
- Photo-quality paper (matte or glossy)
- Valid For
- Schengen tourist visa, work visa, student visa, transit visa
Best Practices
- Greece visa uses 35×45mm — do NOT use 40×60mm Greek passport photos
- White or light grey background accepted for visa (more flexible than passport requirement)
- Photo-quality paper acceptable — unlike Greek passport which requires analog photographic paper
- Two identical photos typically required — attach without staples or glue that damages photo
- Same photo works for all Schengen visa types (tourist, business, work, student, transit)
- Check with embassy or VFS Global for any additional requirements before applying
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are Greece visa photos?
Greece Schengen visa photos are 35×45mm — the standard EU format. This is different from Greek passport photos which are 40×60mm. Using passport photos for visa applications will result in rejection.
Can I use my Greek passport photo for a visa application?
No. Greek passport photos are 40×60mm, visa photos are 35×45mm. Different dimensions, different background requirements. Separate photos required for each.
What background for Greece visa photos?
Plain white or light grey, uniform, with no patterns, shadows, or textures. More flexible than Greek passport requirement which specifies exact grey RGB value.
Can I print visa photos on a home printer?
Yes. Unlike Greek passport photos (which require analog photographic paper), visa photos can be printed on photo-quality paper including from inkjet printers. Use highest quality settings.
How many photos do I need for a Greece visa?
Typically two identical 35×45mm photos. Attach to the application form — do not staple or glue in a way that damages the photo. Check with your specific embassy or VFS centre.
Does this work for all Greece visa types?
Yes. All Schengen visa types for Greece (tourist Type C, work, student, family visit, transit) use identical 35×45mm specifications.