Philippines citizenship photo size

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
How recent	Taken within the last 3 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 not allowed.

Last checked: Aug 19, 2026 · 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

Related tools and guides

• Philippines: photo rules for every document
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