Philippines Visa Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Philippine eVisa (eVisaPH) - 'ICAO photo' upload
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (2×2 in) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
A Philippines Visa Photo must be 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm) when printed, or a digital file of aspect 1:1 (JPEG/PNG), with the head filling 70–80 % of the photo height, on a plain light background, taken within the last 6 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Digital file
- aspect 1:1 · JPEG, PNG
Verified October 3, 2026 from Department of Foreign Affairs (eVisaPH).
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Digital file
- aspect 1:1 · JPEG, PNG
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 70–80 % of the photo height
- Background
- Plain light. 'The photo must have plain light background' - no specific colour mandated; white is the safe choice.
- Expression
- Straight looking, centred, neutral expression, mouth closed, looking directly at the camera.
- Glasses
- Prescription glasses allowed if clear and thin-framed, with no flash reflection and not obscuring the eyes.
- Head covering
- Not permitted except for religious reasons; facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown. Hair, head-dress or ornaments must not obscure the face.
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Online application
- evisa.gov.ph applicant account - 'Upload ICAO Photo' step.
More rules (8)
- Image should be 2 inches by 2 inches
- Close-up of head and (partial) shoulders
- Adequate brightness/contrast; natural skin tone (over/under-exposed photos not accepted)
- Sharp focus, no ink marks/creases/lines; no red eye
- Eyes open, no hair obscuring the face
- Uniform lighting, no shadows on face or behind
- Applicant alone - no chair backs, toys, other people or objects
- The uploaded image is displayed on the issued eVisa
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
Photo Acceptance Guarantee — rejected for a technical reason we check? We refund you.
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- Your photo stays on your phone Processed on your device. Never uploaded to our servers.
- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
- Free retakes for 24 hours Not happy with it? Retake the same document up to 3 times within 24 hours.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- eVisaPH - Philippine Visa Photo Requirements (i18n text served on evisa.gov.ph) — Department of Foreign Affairs (eVisaPH)
Questions
What size is a Philippines Visa Photo?
Printed: 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm). Digital: aspect 1:1 · JPEG, PNG.
Can I take my Philippines Visa Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
Plain light. 'The photo must have plain light background' - no specific colour mandated; white is the safe choice.
Can I smile?
Straight looking, centred, neutral expression, mouth closed, looking directly at the camera.
Can I wear glasses?
Prescription glasses allowed if clear and thin-framed, with no flash reflection and not obscuring the eyes.
Can I wear a head covering?
Not permitted except for religious reasons; facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown. Hair, head-dress or ornaments must not obscure the face.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
More Philippines documents
Other documents that use 2×2 in
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