head 70–80 %no glasses
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SourceHungarian government (Ministry of Interior services) and the Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Quick answer: The recommended Hungary passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain white background for cases where a separate passport photo is required. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, glasses prohibited. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background for cases where a separate passport photo is required. Make photo background white — Hungary passport → |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Glasses not permitted. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
For a Hungarian passport an adult brings no photograph: the government service description says «the facial image, the signature and the fingerprints are taken when the application is submitted», at the document office in Hungary or, abroad, by the consular officer, who «takes the application — photograph, fingerprints, signature in electronic form» and sends it on electronically. You therefore appear in person «for the taking of the facial image, the signature and the fingerprints», and the signature is taken from the age of 12, as are the fingerprints.
The Consulate General in Los Angeles states it plainly in English: «applicants do not need to bring a passport size photo, it is recommended though, in case the Hungarian authority processing the passport request notifies the Consulate General that the photo taken at the time of the application is not acceptable». Children under 12 need not appear in person because they give no fingerprints — and then the parents bring «1 good quality passport size photo»; for children under 6 the consulate says one good-quality passport-size photo should be brought to the appointment. For a minor both parents have to be present, or one with the other's consent signed before a notary or consular officer.
None of the pages gives a photo size, head size or background colour; if you bring a spare or a child's photo, a recent, sharp, plain-background passport-size photograph is the safe choice.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Hungary passport photos get rejected.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Hungarian government (Ministry of Interior services) and the Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photograph taken at the application that the Hungarian authority finds not acceptable (so the spare photograph is needed) | Bring a recent, sharp, plain-background passport-size photo as a spare, as the Los Angeles consulate recommends. |
| A child under 12 applying without a good-quality passport-size photograph when the child does not appear | Bring 1 good-quality passport-size photo of the child. |
| Appearing without the required identity documents or, for a minor, without both parents or the consent form | Bring the valid identity document and, for a minor, both parents or the signed consent. |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Glasses prohibited
Take them off before the shot.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glassesTake your glasses off — this document's rules require it.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Hungarian passport is applied for in person at a document office or government window in Hungary, or at a Hungarian consulate abroad, where the facial image, signature and fingerprints are taken; many missions require an appointment.
kormany.hu — passport service description; konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu — consulates
No photo for adults; one good-quality passport-size photo for a child under 12 who does not appear.
Authority page| Authority | Hungarian government (Ministry of Interior services) and the Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
|---|---|
| Source | Conditions for issuing a Hungarian passport |
| Verified |
Questions
No photograph for an adult: the facial image, signature and fingerprints are taken when you apply, at the document office or consulate. A child under 12 who does not appear needs one good-quality passport-size photo. No size or background colour is published on the pages read.
No — the Consulate General in Los Angeles says applicants do not need to bring one, but recommends a spare in case the Hungarian authority finds the photo taken at the application not acceptable.
A child under 12 does not have to appear (no fingerprints are taken), and the parents bring 1 good-quality passport-size photo; for children under 6 the consulate asks for one such photo at the appointment.
From 12: fingerprints are not taken from applicants who have not turned 12, and the signature is taken once the applicant is 12 and able to write.
The recommended size for the Hungary passport photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Plain white background for cases where a separate passport photo is required. Behind you there should be only a plain wall: no pattern, shadows or objects. Any light wall at home will do — the tool sets the exact background colour.
Most passport offices ask for a photo taken within the last six months. It should look like you today: after a new haircut or beard, take a new one.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Hungary authority — the refund policy page has the details.
Glasses not permitted.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.