Can I take a Philippines residence permit 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.

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Philippines residence permit photo size

51 × 51 mm · Plain white · Taken within the last 3 months

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.

Last checked: Aug 19, 2026 · Source: Bureau of Immigration. 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 Philippines residence permit photo?: 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in).
Can I take a Philippines residence permit 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.

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Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.

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