Submitting the right image is among the first stages in applying for a South Korea visa. Officially, South Korea visa pictures measure 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm). Any variation from these criteria could cause your application to be rejected or delayed.
Automatically resizes your photo to the needed exact 35x45 mm size
Removes shadows, textures, or patterns from the background.
Adjusts brightness, sharpness, and contrast for best clarity.
Completely follows the South Korea visa photo criteria.
To guarantee your application is approved, your South Korea visa photo has to satisfy both technical and appearance-related criteria.
Dimensions | 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm) |
Resolution | Minimum 300 DPI |
Background Color | No patterns or shadows; plain white or light grey |
Print-friendly | Indeed, for consular in-person submission |
*Data from government agencies
Neutral: no smiling or frowning, mouth closed
Clearly visible, facing the camera, fully open eyes
Should cover 70–80% of the height of the image
Apparel Wear solid dark hues for contrast; avoid white tops. Not permitted unless medically required.
Should not hide facial features save for religious or medical concerns
No shadows or reflections on the face or background; even lighting
Lighting: Soft artificial light or natural light from a window. Steer clear of intense sunshine.
Stand against a basic white or light-colored wall. Steer clear of any background patterns or distractions.
Keep your head in the middle of the picture. Your face have occupies 70-80% of the picture.
Avoid white tops and choose solid black clothes to offset the light backdrop.
Choose Document Type
Select "South Korea Visa - 35x45 mm" on PhotoGov.net.
Snap Your Picture
Opt for a premium digital camera or smartphone. Stand 1.5–2 meters from a light-colored background. Ensure the illumination is consistent and gentle.
Send the Picture
Send your photograph to PhotoGov. Ensure your face is visible and the lighting consistent.
Automatic Enhancement & Resizing
Our system will improve the lighting, crop the picture to 35x45 mm, and fix any background problems.
Download and send in
Prepare your last file for submission for digital or physical use.
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 visa photo 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.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
Choosing the incorrect photo size, such as 2x2 inch instead of 35x45 mm.
Grinning or tilting your head
Wearing head covers or eyewear that hide your face
Relying on overexposed or low-resolution photographs
Background with patterns or shadows
Taking selfies at odd angles
PhotoGov will automatically find and fix these errors.
No Retouching: Stay away from changing your facial characteristics or beauty filters.
Make sure your image is crisp with no blurring or pixelation.
Your face should cover 70-80% of the height of the picture.
Digital entries should be JPEG or PNG, under 1 MB.
Using high-quality matte or glossy photo paper, print your photo to the precise 35x45 mm size.
For digital submission: Submit your file to the South Korea visa site. Make sure it satisfies the requirements for file size and resolution.
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