Greece Schengen visa photo requirements
Greece uses the shared Schengen photo standard — 35 × 45 mm, ICAO biometric framing, plain light background. This page covers the photo standard plus how Greece consulates handle Schengen visa applications: where to apply, processing times, fees and consulate-level handling.
Photo format
35 × 45 mm
Quick answer
35 × 45 mm photo · VFS Global in most markets · €90
Prepare a 35 × 45 mm biometric photo on a plain light background. Apply through Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs + VFS Global / Global Visa Center World. Standard fee €90, €45 for children 6–12. Processing time 15 calendar days standard. Last reviewed .
Application route
| Issuing authority | Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs + VFS Global / Global Visa Center World |
|---|---|
| Visa application centre | VFS Global in most markets |
| Processing time | 15 calendar days standard |
| Standard fee | €90 |
| Reduced fee | €45 for children 6–12 |
| Application languages | Greek, English |
| Official portal | Greece short-stay visa portal ↗ |
Photo specification
Schengen 35 × 45 mm. The Hellenic MFA references the shared Schengen photo standard for short-stay visa applications.
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of frame height (32–36 mm chin-to-crown) |
| Background | plain light grey or off-white, even illumination |
| Pose | Front-facing, head level, both ears typically visible |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible |
| Glasses | Strongly discouraged; remove for the shot. See full rules → |
| Head covering | Religious coverings allowed when facial features remain fully visible |
| Age of photo | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Checked against primary sources. Updated . | |
Greece consulate handling
Who takes in the application depends on the country: a VFS Global centre, a Global Visa Center World centre, or the consulate itself. Greece has changed operators in several markets.
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Frequently asked questions about Greece Schengen visa photos
01What size is the Greece Schengen visa photo?
35 × 45 mm. Greece uses the shared Schengen biometric photo standard — the same as every other Schengen state. The head must occupy 70–80% of the frame height with a plain light background.
02Where do I apply for a Greece Schengen visa?
Apply through the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs + VFS Global / Global Visa Center World. Who takes in the application depends on the country: a VFS Global centre, a Global Visa Center World centre, or the consulate itself. Greece has changed operators in several markets.
03How long does Greece take to process a Schengen visa?
For Greece, 15 calendar days standard. First-time applicants and applications submitted during peak travel seasons tend to fall toward the upper end of this window.
04What does the Greece Schengen visa cost?
Greece's standard fee is €90, €45 for children 6–12. Some markets add a VAC service fee on top of the consular fee paid to VFS Global in most markets.
05Can I wear glasses in a Greece Schengen visa photo?
Greece follows the shared Schengen baseline: glasses are strongly discouraged because of glare and frame-related rejection risk. The safest choice at every consulate is to remove glasses before the shot.
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