South Korea residence permit photo size

Requirements

Photo size	35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height	56–78% of the photo height
Background	Plain white
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	You can take this photo yourself.

• Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · Source: immigration.go.kr. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the residence permit photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

• Not creased or damaged.
  사진의 일부가 훼손된 것은 안됩니다 immigration.go.kr
• No border.
  무배경으로 테두리가 없어야 한다 immigration.go.kr

Rules the authority states for this photo

• Colour photo.
  흰색 바탕에 천연색 정면 얼굴 사진 immigration.go.kr
• Face the camera directly.
  흰색 바탕에 천연색 정면 얼굴 사진 immigration.go.kr
• No filters, retouching or digital changes.
  사진 보정프로그램(포토샵)으로 이미지를 변형하였거나 immigration.go.kr
• Ears visible.
  양쪽 눈썹과 귀가 확실히 드러나야 하며 immigration.go.kr
• Mouth closed.
  입을 다문 자연스러운 표정이어야 합니다 immigration.go.kr

Questions

What size is a South Korea residence permit photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).

Can I take a South Korea residence permit photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other South Korea documents

• Passport — head height 56–78% here, 71–80% there
• ID card — head height 56–78% here, 71–80% there; background plain white here, plain white or light grey there
• Visa — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

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