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South Korea Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the South Korea passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 32–36 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A South Korea passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 32–36 mm. Make your South Korea passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: White
Head height: 32–36 mm
File size: max 500 KB

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South Korea republic of korea passport (여권) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 45 mm — 413 × 531 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 32–36 mm from chin to the top of the head (71.1–80% of the photo height).
Eye line: 22.5–27 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: White, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 6 months.
Digital file: JPEG, up to 500 KB.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

South Korea passport photo requirements (2026)

Republic of Korea Passport (여권)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 32–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 500 KB

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.

Children: Same standards as adults; no toys or guardians visible; newborns/infants (36 months or younger) may have the mouth slightly open.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (외교부 여권안내) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (외교부 여권안내)

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) face photo

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 33.8–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27.9 mm
Background: White
File size: up to 20,000 KB

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.

Children: Not specified.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain light grey background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (K-ETA Center) · Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (K-ETA Center)

Korean Resident Registration Card (주민등록증)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months

Expression: Frontal photo (non-frontal photos can be refused).

Glasses: No tinted glasses (sunglasses) and eyes must not be closed (except visually impaired).

Head covering: No hat or eye patch; no bandages/plasters on the face.

Children: Issued from age 17; no child-specific rules.

Official source: Korea Ministry of Government Legislation (국가법령정보센터) · Korea Ministry of Government Legislation (국가법령정보센터)

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

Korean Residence Card / Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 25–35 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22–32 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months

Expression: Natural expression with mouth closed (no open mouth, laughing or frowning); face oriented forward, not tilted.

Glasses: No sunglasses; frames must not obscure the pupils (no thick frames); no coloured lenses; no red-eye.

Head covering: Both ears must be visible; hats or mufflers must not be worn.

Children: Not specified.

Official source: Ministry of Justice, Korea Immigration Service (HiKorea) · HiKorea

Korean Driving Licence (운전면허증) - issue, renewal/aptitude test, reissue

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 32–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 500 KB

Expression: Frontal composition, looking at camera, neutral; teeth must not show.

Glasses: No tinted glasses covering the eyes.

Head covering: No hats; no excessive accessories covering the face (earphones/headphones rejected).

Children: Not applicable.

Official source: Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단) - Safe Driving portal · Korea Road Traffic Authority

Alien Registration Card

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a South Korea republic of korea passport (여권) photo?

The official South Korea republic of korea passport (여권) photo size is 35×45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches). For a digital file that is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 32–36 mm, which is 71.1–80% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 18–22.5 mm below the top edge.

The background must be white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Online applications accept files of up to 500 KB. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

The same 35×45 mm format is used for passports in 126 other countries, including Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium and Benin. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries) — the format South Korea uses too.

South Korea also sets photo rules for k-eta (korea electronic travel authorization) face photo (35×45 mm), korean resident registration card (주민등록증) (35×45 mm), korean residence card / alien registration card (외국인등록증) (35×45 mm), korean driving licence (운전면허증) - issue, renewal/aptitude test, reissue (35×45 mm) and alien registration card (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a South Korea passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose South Korea — Republic of Korea Passport (여권). The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×45 mm size, replaces the background with white and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 6 South Korea passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the South Korea passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 32–36 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a South Korea passport photo?

A South Korea passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 32–36 mm.

What background is required for a South Korea passport photo?

White (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a South Korea passport photo?

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 smile in a South Korea passport photo?

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.

Are head coverings allowed in a South Korea passport photo?

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.

What are the rules for a baby or child's South Korea passport photo?

Same standards as adults; no toys or guardians visible; newborns/infants (36 months or younger) may have the mouth slightly open.

Are South Korea visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

Republic of Korea Passport (여권): 35 × 45 mm, white background; K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) face photo: 35 × 45 mm, white background; Korean Resident Registration Card (주민등록증): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Korean Residence Card / Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Korean Driving Licence (운전면허증) - issue, renewal/aptitude test, reissue: 35 × 45 mm, white background; Alien Registration Card: 35 × 45 mm, white background.

How do I make a South Korea passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free South Korea passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 35 × 45 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital South Korea passport photo?

Yes — download the 413 × 531 px JPEG at 300 dpi (under 500 KB) for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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