South Africa e-Visa Photo: size and requirements
South Africa eVisa (DHA ePermit portal, ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit)
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This authority doesn't publish an exact size we could confirm. Most use 35×45 mm — check the official source. No refund guarantee.
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Quick answer
A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
Verified October 7, 2026 from Department of Home Affairs, South Africa.
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Online application
- ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit, 'Upload your supporting documents' step.
More rules (3)
- Uploaded documents can be JPEG, JPG, PNG or PDF files (among other formats) of up to 5 MB each, with no special characters in the file name; password-protected or compressed files are rejected.
- The documents you need are listed during your application; the public FAQ does not mention a photo.
- Paper visitor visa applications need two colour passport photos; this is not confirmed for the eVisa.
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Official sources
Verified on October 7, 2026
- DHA ePermit / eVisa portal (FAQ and upload rules in portal code main-client.js) — Department of Home Affairs, South Africa
- Immigration Services - eVisa note — Embassy of South Africa, Washington DC
- Minister Leon Schreiber: Launch of South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (12 Aug 2026) — South African Government (gov.za)
Questions
Can I take my South Africa e-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.
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