It's vital to have your South African visa photo correct. Incorrect size, uneven lighting, or little error can lead annoying delays. PhotoGov provides a simple, precise, totally compliant method to capture your 35x45 millimeter visa photo straight from your phone for this reason. No more rule guessing or photo studio visits. A professional-quality photo customised for South African visa criteria will be ready to print or submit with only a selfie and a few clicks.
Source: official website www.vfsglobal.com
We find and frame your face to fit 35x45 mm
In mm and pixels
Removes any background to pure white or light grey
Increases sharpness, contrast, and brightness
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Official South Africa visa photo criteria based on
*Data from government agencies
South Africa wants visa images to fit rigorous biometric and optical criteria. Submitting a picture that does not satisfy the following criteria could result in instant rejection.
Width 35 mm Height 45 mm
Minimum 600 dpi
Thirty-two to thirty-six millimeters
3–5 mm
No designs or textures; plain white or light grey
High-quality picture paper for physical use; JPEG for online
Yes—qualifies for online upload
South Africa, official guideline source
Face expression | Neutral: no smiling, frowning, or raised eyebrows |
Sight | Wide open, obviously seen |
Head orientation | Not slanted, centered |
Select a light-colored or plain white wall
Avoid direct sun or yellow light; use moderate indoor light or sunshine near a window.
Steer clear of shadows on your face or behind you.
For greater quality, use the rear camera; either get someone to assist or use a tripod.
About 1.5 m away, keep the phone at eye level.
Your face should occupy 70–80% of the picture.
Maintain a neutral facial expression
Ensure hair is off your face
Steer clear of jewelry or cosmetics that could hide your traits.
Wear a black shirt that stands out against the backdrop.
Just post it to PhotoGov.net after snapping the picture. Guaranteed to satisfy embassy requirements, we will crop, improve, and format your image in minutes.
If you’d like to make your own photo for a South Africa Visa, saving you the trouble of making an appointment with a professional photographer and turning up in person, there are a few important steps you’ll need to follow. We’ve broken them down for you below:
On PhotoGov.net, first choose what sort of document you are preparing a photograph for—i.e., a passport, visa, etc.
Next, take your photograph and upload it to our South Africa Visa photo maker. Make sure you follow the necessary guidelines for creating a biometric picture.
Refine your picture using our platform. PhotoGov.net automatically optimizes your photograph to help ensure it meets the necessary criteria, such as even lighting and image centering.
Download your image. You are now ready to use the digital file as you like.
Even little problems could cause a denied visa photo. Here is what to look out for:
Incorrect photo size (e.g., passport size rather than 35x45 mm)
Raised eyebrows or smiling
Light-colored shirt mixing with background
Visible wall or facial shadows
Wearing caps or glasses
Pixelated or low-resolution image
By authenticating your image at every stage, PhotoGov stops all of these mistakes.
No apps, no editing tools, no worry.
Exact frame alignment and face recognition
Resizes your selfie to 35x45 mm with pixel accuracy
One click will remove the background, leaving it clean and compliant
Quality correction and smart lighting
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