South Korea Passport Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Republic of Korea Passport (여권)
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (35×45 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
A South Korea Passport Photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) when printed, or a digital file of 413 × 531 px (up to 500 KB, JPEG), with the head 32–36 mm from chin to top of head, on a white background, taken within the last 6 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
- Digital file
- 413 × 531 px · up to 500 KB · JPEG
Verified October 3, 2026 from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (외교부 여권안내).
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
- Digital file
- 413 × 531 px · up to 500 KB · JPEG
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 32–36 mm
- Background
- White. Uniform white without ink marks, no border, no shadows; background must NOT be removed/replaced with editing software.
- Expression
- Neutral: mouth closed (no teeth), no smile, no squinting or raised eyebrows; head centred, face and shoulders facing front; no head tilt; no close-up shots.
- Glasses
- No cosmetic/colour/circle lenses, tinted glasses or sunglasses; no reflection on glasses; frames must not cover the eyes; no red-eye; catchlights allowed only if they don't affect pupil shape/colour.
- Head covering
- No hats, headbands or head coverings; religious attire allowed only if worn daily in everyday life and the whole face (forehead to chin) is visible. Neck-covering clothes OK if the face outline is not hidden. No earphones/headphones; earrings must not reflect or hide the face outline.
- Babies and children
- Same standards as adults; no toys or guardians visible; newborns/infants (36 months or younger) may have the mouth slightly open.
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Online application
- Online passport reissue (온라인 재발급) via Government24 (정부24) and partner apps (e.g. KB Star Banking since June 2024); parents can apply online for minors' reissue.
More rules (7)
- Colour upper-body frontal photo, no hat, taken within 6 months before application
- Self-taken photos usable only if they meet the standard; mobile-phone photos and heavily corrected photos are not recommended for online applications
- No photo-editing/filter corrections, including AI editing/compositing/generation
- Print on photo paper (glossy or matte), 300 DPI recommended; plain paper prints not accepted
- Hair must not cover eyes, eyebrows or face outline (cheekbones, cheeks)
- No other people/objects in the photo
- Even lighting, natural skin tone, no shadows or reflections
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.
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- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- 여권사진 규격 안내 (2022.10 개정) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (외교부 여권안내)
- 온라인용 사진파일 안내 — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (외교부 여권안내)
- 최초여권발급 (구비서류: 여권용 사진 1매, 6개월 이내) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea
Questions
What size is a South Korea Passport Photo?
Printed: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital: 413 × 531 px · up to 500 KB · JPEG.
Can I take my South Korea Passport 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?
White. Uniform white without ink marks, no border, no shadows; background must NOT be removed/replaced with editing software.
Can I smile?
Neutral: mouth closed (no teeth), no smile, no squinting or raised eyebrows; head centred, face and shoulders facing front; no head tilt; no close-up shots.
Can I wear glasses?
No cosmetic/colour/circle lenses, tinted glasses or sunglasses; no reflection on glasses; frames must not cover the eyes; no red-eye; catchlights allowed only if they don't affect pupil shape/colour.
Can I wear a head covering?
No hats, headbands or head coverings; religious attire allowed only if worn daily in everyday life and the whole face (forehead to chin) is visible. Neck-covering clothes OK if the face outline is not hidden. No earphones/headphones; earrings must not reflect or hide the face outline.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
What about babies and children?
Same standards as adults; no toys or guardians visible; newborns/infants (36 months or younger) may have the mouth slightly open.
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 South Korea documents
Other documents that use 35×45 mm
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