Greece National ID Card Photo
Get a perfectly compliant photo for the new Greek biometric ID card — the unusual square 36x36 mm format and grey background, prepared automatically to the exact official standard.
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Greece National ID card photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Greece National ID card photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 36 × 36 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your National ID card photo: what matters
Getting a photo accepted for the new Greek national ID card means hitting a very specific technical standard set by the Hellenic Police (ΕΛ.ΑΣ.), the issuing authority for the modern biometric Δελτίο Ταυτότητας. The card follows EU biometric security rules, and the photo is checked against those rules before your application is processed. A photo that is even slightly off on framing or background tone is the most common reason an application stalls. Our service prepares your picture to the exact published specification, so it passes biometric verification the first time.
The standout peculiarity of the Greek ID is its square 36x36 mm format. Most European documents use the familiar 35x45 mm rectangle, so this square shape catches almost everyone off guard — a standard passport-style photo simply will not fit and will be rejected. The other rules mirror the Greek passport: a plain light-grey background (#B5B5B5), a neutral expression, and even, shadow-free lighting. The combination of the unusual square crop and the precise grey tone is exactly what trips people up at the police station.
- Size: 36x36 mm square (850x850 px) — not the usual rectangle
- Background: plain light grey (#B5B5B5), uniform, no shadows
- Face size: head fills 60-75% of the frame height
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera
- Glasses: allowed only if eyes are fully visible with no glare or tint
- Headwear: not permitted, except for religious reasons with the full face visible
- Recency: taken within the last 6 months and resembling your current appearance
- Common reasons photos are rejected in Greece:
- Submitting a rectangular 35x45 mm passport photo instead of the required 36x36 mm square
- A background that is white, off-white or too dark instead of the exact light-grey tone
- Glare or reflections on glasses, or tinted lenses hiding the eyes
- Head too small or too large in the frame, breaking the 60-75% rule
You do not need a studio or special equipment. Upload an ordinary photo taken on your phone in good light, and it is automatically cropped and adjusted to the exact 36x36 mm Greek standard with the correct grey background. You see a free watermarked preview before paying anything. Every photo comes with an acceptance guarantee: if it is rejected, we redo it for free or refund you. You pay only for the final file — and only if it fits.
How we make your National ID card photo meet the official standard — Greece, 36 × 36 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, against the exact format requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted National ID card photo looks like
Greece · 36 × 36 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 36 × 36 mm · 850 × 850 px
- Background
- Light plain
- Head in frame
- 60–75%
- Glasses
- Allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Print size is 36 × 36 mm and the digital file is 850 × 850 px.
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Greece, 36 × 36 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any National ID card photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Greece National ID card photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a National ID card photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Greece National ID card photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Greece National ID card photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Greece National ID card photos
Why is the Greek ID card photo square instead of rectangular?
What background colour does the Greek ID card photo require?
Can I wear glasses in my Greek ID card photo?
How recent does the photo need to be?
When do I have to pay?
Can I take the photo at home with my phone?
Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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