Philippines
Philippines citizenship photo size
51 × 51 mm · Plain white
Requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | The authority does not publish a head-height figure. |
| Background | Plain white |
| 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 not allowed.
Source: Bureau of Immigration. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the citizenship photo is submitted
If you hand in a printed photo
- No photocopies or scanned photos.
A scanned photograph is not allowed
immigration.gov.ph
Rules the authority states for this photo
- Colour photo.
colored photograph with white background
immigration.gov.ph - No glasses.
wearing eyewear (i.e. sunglasses, colored contact lenses, etc.)
immigration.gov.ph - No hat or head covering.
or headwear is not acceptable
immigration.gov.ph - Retention/re-acquisition of citizenship under R.A. 9225: attach the photo with permanent glue in the petition form's photo box.
using permanent glue in the photograph box
immigration.gov.ph
Questions
- What size is a Philippines citizenship photo?
- 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in).
- Can I take a Philippines citizenship photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 51 × 51 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.
How it differs from other Philippines documents
- Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Work permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
Take your Philippines citizenship photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.