Can I take a South Korea visa 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.

South Korea

South Korea visa photo size

35 × 45 mm · Plain white · Taken within the last 6 months

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.

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

Check the photo requirements, and print or share a sheet with the official source and a QR code.

Taking this photo yourself? The PhotoSpec app crops it to this size and checks it before you save.

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What size is a South Korea visa photo?: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a South Korea visa 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.

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
Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.

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