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Philippines passport photo: it depends on how you apply
There is a route where a photo you took is accepted, and a route where it is not.
Checked on 2026-08-15. Rules move — we re-check this list at least every six months. Next review: 2027-02-15.
Why
Applications at embassies abroad only
We could not reach an official page for this country. Treat this as unconfirmed.
Philippines: photo size by document
| Photo size | Background | Digital size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship | 51 × 51 mm | plain white | — |
| Residence permit | 51 × 51 mm | plain white | — |
| Work permit | 51 × 51 mm | plain white | — |
Checklist & printable sheet for this document
Check the photo requirements, and print or share a sheet with the official source and a QR code.
How photos are submitted in Philippines
Residence permit
If you hand in a printed photo
- 2 photos.
Two (2) pieces of
immigration.gov.ph
Work permit
Rules the authority states for this photo
- Alien Employment Permit (AEP): the DOLE application form has a photo box marked for a white-background picture.
PICTURE white background
drive.google.com - Special Work Permit (SWP): the Bureau of Immigration checklist lists no separate photo; it asks for the completed CGAF application form.
Duly accomplished Consolidated General Application (CGAF)
immigration.gov.ph
Citizenship
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
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