Hungary passport/visa photo requirements and size

Obtaining a Hungarian passport involves a straightforward procedure. Simply gather the necessary documents, complete a form, and submit it to the designated issuing authority.

Photo specifications

• Required photo size: 45 mm in height and 35 mm in width
• The photo you submit must be in color
• Head position: keep your head straight
• Recency: must be as recent as 6 months
• Background: white
• Smile: no
• Eyes: must be clearly visible
• Your ears should appear in the photo
• The picture must not be blurry
• Glasses: only acceptable if they do not cover your eyes
• Headgear: as a rule, no. Exceptions are made for religious purposes
• Dimensions and size (pixels): at least 600 dpi
• Attire, clothing, dress code: avoid white clothes
• Beard: allowed only if it shows your everyday look
• Quantity needed in application: 2

Hungary passport photo size requirements guide

Hungary passport photos and visa photo requirements – Rules, guidelines, and specifications

Although we've previously outlined the requirements for Hungarian passport photos, we're offering additional details below to ensure you have all the information you need. The reality is that numerous passport applications are denied because of unsuitable passport photos, and we aim to prevent this from happening to you.

• You have to be careful with the environment in which you take your photo because it should be entirely white. It cannot contain colors of any kind, patterns, or even shadows. If you have a white wall in your house, it's preferable to use that. If you don't, it's an idea to take a white sheet and hang it on the wall behind you.
• Make sure to place the camera at eye level. Your head needs to be kept straight so that all your facial features are perfectly visible. Do not submit a portrait-style passport photo because it will be rejected. Both sides of your face must appear in the picture, not just one.
• Do not smile when you take your photo. You can neither frown nor raise your brows. You have to adopt a neutral facial expression when you capture the photo. Just relax your face, and you will achieve the desired result.
• Look straight into the camera when you take the picture. Your eyes cannot be obscured by anything. Move your hair away from your face. If the frames of your glasses are too large, remove them entirely. If you do have to wear your glasses, make sure there is no glare in the photograph. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are prohibited in a passport or visa photo.
• The light in the environment in which you take your picture must have the right intensity. Not too bright nor too dim. You have to make sure that there are no shadows on your face, so choose a source of lighting that is right in front of you.
• You can keep your headwear for your passport photo or visa photo, but only if your religion compels you to. No other exceptions are made. Even so, your veil cannot cast shadows on your face, and your face must be visible from the top of your forehead to the bottom of your chin.
• You can appear with a beard in your passport or visa photo, but only if it represents your everyday look. Otherwise, you need to shave it off before taking the picture.

Rules and requirements for babies, infants, and newborns

You're likely aware that children of any age require their own passports and visas for travel, necessitating their photos as well. It's important to remember that there are minimal differences between an adult's and a child's passport photo, except that a child's head may occupy less space in the image. Below are some helpful tips for capturing your child's passport photo:

• The child has to be awake for the picture.
• All rules regarding the background apply to children as well. When photographing your child in a car seat, cover the backrest with a white sheet. If you want to take the picture from above while the baby is lying down, place a white layer underneath.
• You have to remove any foreign objects from the shot, such as pacifiers, toys, hats, etc.
• Keep in mind that only the child can appear in a passport or visa photo. So, if you decide to hold the baby to make sure he is upright, make sure that not even your hands are visible in the shot.

References

• https://washington.mfa.gov.hu/eng
• https://london.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/utlevel-uegyek-uti-okmanyok
• iVisa Photos
• iVisa.com

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