Greenland Photo Requirements for Passports, Visas, and ID Documents
You need correct photo sizes and framing when applying for official documents in Greenland. This page explains the rules for passports, licences, residence cards, and visas.
Official Documents Covered on This Page
This page covers five specific documents you might need when dealing with authorities in Greenland. These documents include the Greenlandic passport, the Greenland driving licence, the Greenland international driving permit, the Greenland residence card, and the Greenland visitor visa.
Several of these documents use a 35×45 mm photo, but submission methods differ. Check the instructions for your document before applying.
Greenlandic Passport Photo Rules
When you apply for a Greenlandic passport, your photo must measure 35x45 mm[1]. The height of your head from the chin to the top of the hair must measure between 30 and 36 mm[1].
The authority requires physical prints for passport applications[1]. You cannot submit a digital file alone for this process.
Driving Licence and International Permit Rules
A Greenland driving licence photo is 35×45 mm, with a head height of 30–36 mm, and is submitted as a print[2][3].
For a Greenland international driving permit, the photo size is 35x45 mm[3]. This is a common size because the authority sets no single official size for the permit itself, and the submission requires a physical print.
Residence Cards and Visitor Visas
If you apply for a Greenland residence card, your photo must follow the standard 35x45 mm dimension[4]. Your head height must measure between 30 and 36 mm[4], and you must submit a printed photo.
A Greenland visitor visa also uses the 35x45 mm photo size[5]. For visitor visas, the official head height is not set by the authority[5], and you can submit either printed or digital formats depending on the specific application channel[5].
Taking the Photo at Home
You can take your own photo at home before you print it out. Stand facing a window that lets in soft light so your face has even brightness on both sides.
Use a plain, light-colored background behind you so nothing distracts from your face. Have someone else hold the camera or phone instead of taking a selfie, because holding the camera close causes facial distortion.
Keep the lens level with your eyes and stand about one to two meters away. Look straight into the lens, keep your mouth closed, and maintain a neutral expression without smiling.
Checking Your Photo and Printing
Before you print your picture, use the online tool on this page to check the size. Your photo must measure 35x45 mm, and your head size from the chin to the top of the hair must fall between 30 and 36 mm for most documents[1][2][4].
Place your cropped photo onto a standard 4x6-inch template before printing. You can send this sheet to a local print kiosk to get a physical copy suitable for your application.
Using the Photo Tool
You can crop your own photo using the tool above to match the required 35x45 mm dimensions right in your web browser. Your picture stays on your device for privacy.
After cropping, you can arrange your photo onto a standard sheet to print as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo at a local print kiosk.
Practical Tips for Your Photo Session
Stand facing a bright window to get even, natural lighting on your face without harsh shadows. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself.
Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away from the lens. Maintain a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed and look straight into the camera.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Greenland passport photo?
A Greenlandic passport photo must measure 35x45 mm, with a head height between 30 and 36 mm[1].
Can I submit digital photos for a Greenland driving licence?
No, driving licence applications require printed photos[2].
What is the head height requirement for a Greenland visitor visa?
The official head height for a visitor visa is not set by the authority[5].
Are residence card photos submitted as prints?
Yes, residence card applications require printed photos measuring 35x45 mm[4].
How can I print my Greenland ID photo cheaply?
You can format your cropped photo onto a template using the tool above and print it as a standard 4x6-inch print at any photo kiosk.
Can I wear glasses in my Greenland ID photo?
You should generally remove glasses for official identification photos to avoid glare on the lenses and frames hiding your eyes.