3x4 cm South Korea Alien Registration Photo

Name: Make South Korea Alien Registration Photo for Free
Brand: Photogov
SKU: kr-alien-registration-card-3x4-photo
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Submitting the proper photo is absolutely necessary if you are applying for a South Korea Alien Registration Card (ARC). Official ARC application size is 3x4 cm (30x40 mm); failure to meet these criteria could cause rejection or delays.

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Automatically resize

Automatically resizes your photo to fit the specified measurements of 3x4 cm.

Removes shadows

Removes shadows and provides a clear white or light-gray backdrop

Quality Improvement

For professional clarity, changes in brightness, sharpness, and contrast

Full Compliance Guarantee

Satisfies South Korean Immigration Service criteria for Alien Registration

Photo Requirements for South Korean Alien Registration

Your Alien Registration Card (ARC) photo must to follow the approved technical and visual criteria. The following are the thorough requirements you have to follow

Technical Specs

40mm

30mm

78%

7%

Layout, size and scale by indentation for the KR employment authorization

Dimensions 3 x 4 cm (30 x 40 mm)
Resolution Minimum 300 DPI
Image Format JPEG or PNG
File Size less than 1 MB
Print-friendly Indeed
Digital Entry Approved by South Korean visa offices and Immigration Service

Guidelines for Appearance

Technical requirements if you are going to process the photo yourself through Photoshop or other services:

Face Expression

Neutral: no smiling or frowning, mouth closed

Eyes

Looking directly at the camera, fully open

Head Orientation

Straight and centered, not slanted

Clothes

Dark solid hues are ideal; stay away from white tops.

Eyewear

Not permitted unless medically required

Illumination

Soft and even, free of shadows or reflections

Head Covers

Except for religious or medical grounds, without concealing facial characteristics

Instructions for Making Your South Korea ARC Photo

Choose the Document Type
- Snap Your Picture
  - Send Your Picture
    - Resize & Optimize Automatically
      - Download and Send in
        Obtain your ready-to-use digital file or print it for your Alien Registration application.

How to take your own South Korea Alien Registration photo

If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect employment authorization photo yourself:

1. Take a picture of yourself

Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.

How to take selfies for a employment authorization

Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)

2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI

Next, upload your image and process it through our site.

Upload your employment authorization photo to PhotoGov

3. Receive your Passport Photo

Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.

Download ready photo for employment authorization KR document

Best Practices for Your South Korea ARC Photo

To reduce shadows, use gentle artificial lighting or natural light.

Your background should be solid white or light grey free of patterns.

Positioning: Your head should be straight and centered; your face should fill roughly 70–80% of the height of the picture.

For contrast with the backdrop, wear dark, solid-color apparel.

For correct framing, skip selfies and either use a tripod or have someone to photograph you.

Common Errors to Avoid

Using wrong size images (e.g., 2x2 inches instead of 3x4 cm)

Grinning or tilting your head

Wearing glasses or unapproved headgear

Uneven illumination, reflections, or shadows

Photos that are low-quality or overexposed

Selfies shot too near or with distortion

PhotoGov fixes these mistakes automatically in photo processing.

How to take South Korea Alien Registration photos for babies and kids

When taking pictures of babies and children for employment authorization, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.

If you are photographing a newborn:
Spread a white sheet out over the floor.
Place the baby down on the sheet and take their photograph against it.

For slightly older babies:

Prop them up in a child’s chair against a white sheet.
If they are still unable to hold up their head, prop it up for them using a hand behind the sheet. Ensure no one else is visible in the shot.

South Korea Alien Registration Photo-Making Tips

Body-camera distance

A employment authorization photo must include the individual’s upper body, with their head and hair being fully visible for ease of identification. To achieve this, place your camera around 5-7 feet (1.5-2 meters) away. We recommend taking a few pictures at varying distances to find one that works.

Posture

While a employment authorization picture is only a headshot, your posture still plays an important role in the final product. Be sure to stand as straight as possible while also remaining relaxed. Look straight ahead into the camera, allowing it to have as clear a view of your face as possible.

Lighting

Your photograph should be well-lit and free of shadows. This is important as it helps to make sure your features can be made out clearly. Try to ensure that you have an equal amount of light from either side, as well as in front and behind you.

Submission & Printing Policies

For In-Person Submission: Print your photo on premium matte or glossy photo paper at the precise 3x4 cm dimensions.

Before submitting via the Immigration Service portal, make sure the file is JPEG or PNG format and under 1 MB.

FAQ

How big should a South Korea Alien Registration photo be?
The picture has to be 3x4 cm (30x40 mm).
May I use my phone to take my ARC photo?
Absolutely! Provided it meets the criteria and is handled by PhotoGov for adjustments.
May I wear glasses in the ARC picture?
Not at all. Unless medically necessary, glasses are not allowed; even then, there should be no glare.
How lately should the picture be?
The picture should show your present look and have been shot within the last six months.
What occurs should my photo be turned down?
PhotoGov lets you reprocess and change your photo at no additional cost until it is accepted.
May I wear religious headgear?
Sure, but it shouldn't hide any facial characteristics.

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