South Korea K-ETA Photo — at home in 60 seconds
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) face photo
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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 South Korea K-ETA Photo must be a digital file of up to 20 MB, JPEG, with the head filling at least 75 % of the photo height. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Digital file
- up to 20 MB · JPEG
Verified October 7, 2026 from Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (K-ETA Center).
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Digital file
- up to 20 MB · JPEG
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- At least 75 % of the photo height
- Expression
- Eyes open, looking straight at the camera, with your full face showing.
- Glasses
- No sunglasses; ordinary glasses are not mentioned.
- Head covering
- No hats or scarves. Religious head coverings such as a hijab or a nun's habit are allowed if your whole face, from forehead to chin, is visible.
- Babies and children
- Not specified.
- Online application
- k-eta.go.kr website (upload a JPG) or the official K-ETA mobile app.
More rules (6)
- Colour photo.
- No fixed photo size is published; the website accepts a JPG of up to 20 MB.
- Your full face must fill at least 75% of the photo.
- Avoid clothes with flashy patterns.
- The photo does not have to match your passport photo.
- On a computer you upload a photo file; the K-ETA mobile app takes the photo and adjusts its size for you.
Digital upload only
This document uses a digital photo, so there is nothing to print.
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
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Official sources
Verified on October 7, 2026
- K-ETA FAQ Q23 - face photo conditions (page 4 of FAQ list) — Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (K-ETA Center)
- K-ETA FAQ Q37 - photo file size limit 20 MB (page 2) — Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (K-ETA Center)
- K-ETA FAQ Q54 - hijab / religious attire (page 1) — Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (K-ETA Center)
- K-ETA FAQ Q4 - what is needed to apply (page 6) — Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (K-ETA Center)
Questions
What size is a South Korea K-ETA Photo?
Digital: up to 20 MB · JPEG.
Can I take my South Korea K-ETA 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.
Can I smile?
Eyes open, looking straight at the camera, with your full face showing.
Can I wear glasses?
No sunglasses; ordinary glasses are not mentioned.
Can I wear a head covering?
No hats or scarves. Religious head coverings such as a hijab or a nun's habit are allowed if your whole face, from forehead to chin, is visible.
What about babies and children?
Not specified.
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