South Korea
South KoreaSouth Korea passport photo size
35 × 45 mm · Plain white · 395–431 × 507–550 px · Up to 500 KB · Taken within the last 6 months
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 71–80% of the photo height |
| Background | Plain white |
| Digital size | 395–431 × 507–550 px, up to 500 KB |
| File format | jpeg |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour. |
| Where to take it | Online passport renewal guidance does not recommend photos taken with mobile devices or excessive retouching; this wording is a recommendation, not a ban on phones. |
- Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Source: passport.go.kr. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the passport photo is submitted
Submission
- Online application: upload a digital photo.
온라인용 사진파일 안내
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Rules the authority states for this photo
- No filters, retouching or digital changes.
사진을 인위적으로 편집하여 얼굴이 좌우 또는 상하로 납작하게 변형된 경우
passport.go.kr - Online passport renewal guidance does not recommend photos taken with mobile devices or excessive retouching; this wording is a recommendation, not a ban on phones.
휴대폰 등 모바일 기기로 촬영된 사진, 사진 편집 프로그램 등으로 과도한 보정을 한 사진은 … 권장하지 않음
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Questions
- What size is a South Korea passport photo?
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 395–431 × 507–550 px.
- Can I take a South Korea passport photo with my phone?
- Online passport renewal guidance does not recommend photos taken with mobile devices or excessive retouching; this wording is a recommendation, not a ban on phones.
How it differs from other South Korea documents
- ID card — background plain white here, plain white or light grey there; digital file 395–431×507–550 px, 500 KB here, 413×531 px, 500 KB there
- Residence permit — head height 71–80% here, 56–78% there
- Visa — head height 71–80% here, 56–78% there
How the passport photo is submitted
Online passport renewal guidance does not recommend photos taken with mobile devices or excessive retouching; this wording is a recommendation, not a ban on phones.