Greek Passport Photo Requirements: 4 x 6 cm, Grey Background and the New York Consulate
Passport Photo Guide · Greece
A Greek passport photo is 4 by 6 cm, larger than a US photo, in color on a light background, preferably grey. Greek missions in the US ask for a photo no more than a month old, and a print must be on real photographic paper, not an inkjet or laser print.
Last checked against the Hellenic National Passport Center and the Greek missions in the USA on October 15, 2026.
Greek passport photo requirements
| Requirement | What Greece asks for |
|---|---|
| Size | 40 mm wide by 60 mm high (1.6 by 2.3 inches), with no frame |
| Framing | Shoulders to top of hair fill 70 to 75 percent of the photo, and chin to top of forehead 50 to 60 percent. Nose and mouth on the vertical centre line |
| Background | Plain and uniform, light, preferably grey (RGB 190, 190, 190, give or take 10). No patterns, lines or shadows |
| Pose | Frontal, head turned less than 5 degrees in any direction, shoulders straight. No portrait-style poses over the shoulder |
| Expression | Neutral, no smile, mouth closed, eyes open normally and looking at the lens |
| Glasses | If you usually wear them, wear clean, clear glasses with no glare and frames clear of the eyes. No sunglasses or tinted lenses except for medical reasons |
| Head coverings | Only for religious reasons, with the face visible from jaw to forehead and ear to ear |
| Clothing | Civilian clothing. Avoid white clothing and large or shiny earrings and necklaces |
| Lighting and color | Even light, no shadows, hot spots, red eyes or color casts, and natural skin tones |
| High-quality white photographic paper, not textured, at 1200 dpi or more. No inkjet or laser prints | |
| Age of photo | The Greek missions in the US ask for no more than a month old. The national rule is six months |
Three ways to submit the photo abroad
Inside Greece, passport photos are now submitted digitally through myPhoto. Applications made abroad have three options: upload the photo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' digital service for consular authorities, hand in a print on photographic paper, or have it taken at a consulate that has suitable photo equipment.
ThisPix · Midtown Manhattan
Get your Greek passport photo in NYCWalk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. A fresh color photo at 4 × 6 cm on a light grey background, printed on photographic paper for your consulate appointment.
Book your passport photo212-753-4671Applying at the Consulate General in New York
- By appointment, in person. An appointment is required, and new passports and renewals must be applied for in person. The New York consulate serves Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
- A recent photo. A color photo of 4 by 6 cm, no more than a month old, on a light background. Photos that do not meet the specifications are rejected by the passport division in Athens.
- Supporting documents. Your previous passport if you have one, and a Greek police ID card or a recent certificate of municipal registration. Documents must be issued within the last six months.
- Fees in cash. €80 from age 14 and €71 up to age 14, paid in US dollars, cash only.
- Timing. About 4 to 5 weeks. Renewals are accepted up to one year before expiry.
Children
- Both parents. Both parents attend unless one has legal custody. If only one parent can come, bring the other parent's written consent with a certified signature.
- The child comes too. Children must come to the consulate, with a US passport or school ID if they have one.
- Same photo rules. The child must be alone in the photo, with no toys, chair backs or other people.
Common reasons photos are refused
- A US 2 by 2 inch photo instead of 4 by 6 cm
- An inkjet or laser print
- A patterned or shadowed background
- Smiling or teeth showing
- A turned head or an over-the-shoulder pose
- Hair over the eyes or eyebrows
- Tinted lenses or glare on glasses
- Shiny hot spots or color casts on the face
- Toys, chair backs or other people in the photo
- A photo more than a month old
Since 1986
Greek passport photos in Midtown ManhattanFor 40 years ThisPix has photographed New Yorkers to the size and rules of consulates around the world. Tell us it is for a Greek passport and we will set up the grey background and the 4 × 6 cm framing.
Get your photo at ThisPix212-753-4671Questions, answered
What size is a Greek passport photo?
40 mm wide by 60 mm high, or 4 by 6 cm (1.6 by 2.3 inches), with no frame.
Can I use a US 2 by 2 inch photo for a Greek passport?
No. Greece requires 4 by 6 cm, with the chin to top of forehead filling 50 to 60 percent of the photo.
How recent must the photo be?
The Greek missions in the US ask for a photo no more than a month old. The national passport rules allow up to six months, so a fresh photo is the safe choice.
What background color should I use?
A plain, light background, preferably grey, with no patterns or shadows.
Can I wear glasses?
If you usually wear glasses, wear clean, clear ones with no glare and frames that do not cover your eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are only allowed for medical reasons.
Do I need a printed photo or a digital one?
Abroad, the photo can be uploaded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' digital service, handed in as a print on photographic paper, or taken on site at a consulate with photo equipment. Ask the New York consulate which option to use for your appointment.
How much is a Greek passport in New York?
€80 from age 14 and €71 up to age 14, paid in cash in US dollars. It takes about 4 to 5 weeks.
Where can I get a Greek passport photo in New York?
At ThisPix, 805 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, at East 50th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Sources. Requirements change, so always confirm with the Greek Consulate General before you apply. Last checked October 15, 2026.