35x45 mm South Korea Visa Photo for Free

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.

      PhotoGov simplifies the process of producing a compliant South Korea visa photo. Just upload your selfie or photo, and we will resize, crop, and optimize it according to the South Korea visa photo standards, ready for submission digitally or in print.

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Get photo for: South Korea Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

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Why Select Our South Korea Visa Photo Service?

Automatically resize

Automatically resizes your photo to the needed exact 35x45 mm size

Background Removal

Removes shadows, textures, or patterns from the background.

Adjustment

Adjusts brightness, sharpness, and contrast for best clarity.

No specialized skills required

Completely follows the South Korea visa photo criteria.

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.

The formal criteria listed below:

45mm
35mm
34.5mm
3mm
Layout, size and scale by indentation for the KR visa
  • 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

Guidelines for Appearance

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Face Expression

Neutral: no smiling or frowning, mouth closed

Eyes

Clearly visible, facing the camera, fully open eyes

Face Coverage

Should cover 70–80% of the height of the image

Wear

Apparel Wear solid dark hues for contrast; avoid white tops. Not permitted unless medically required.

Head coverings

Should not hide facial features save for religious or medical concerns

Lighting

No shadows or reflections on the face or background; even lighting

Best Practices for Your South Korean Visa Photo

  • 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.
  • A Step-by-Step Guide

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    1. 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.

    How to take your own South Korea Visa 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 visa 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 visa

    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.

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    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.

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    Typical Errors to Avoid

  • 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.

  • Extra Compliance Advice

  • 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.
  • Printing and Submission Policies

  • 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.
  • FAQ

    • The photo size should be 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
    • Provided it satisfies the necessary criteria, you can use your smartphone to snap the photo.
    • Not at all. Unless medically required, glasses are not permitted. Should you wear glasses, be sure there is no visible glare.
    • The picture ought to show your present look by being shot within the last six months.
    • Yes, provided the criteria for such papers are comparable.
    • With PhotoGov, you can change and reprocess the image until it fits the criteria.

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