South Africa Visa Photo – 35x45 mm Online, Easy & Approved

Name: Make South Africa Visa Photo for Free
Brand: Photogov
SKU: za-visa-photo
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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.

Auto-crop the photo to fit the South Africa visa size (free online tool)
Full document requirements for photos
How to get a photo - tutorial
Official photo requirements for South Africa visa vfsglobal.com (.PDF)

Source: official website vfsglobal.com

Our Visa Photo Service's Offerings

Automatic Cropping

We find and frame your face to fit 35x45 mm

Exact Height and Width Adjustment

In mm and pixels

Removes any background

Removes any background to pure white or light grey

Image Enhancement

Increases sharpness, contrast, and brightness

Ready for embassy or online submission

Printable and digital versions

Compliance Check

Official South Africa visa photo criteria based on

*Data from government agencies

Requirements for South Africa visa photos

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.

Size

Width 35 mm Height 45 mm

Image resolution

Minimum 600 dpi

Height of head (up to top of the hair)

Thirty-two to thirty-six millimeters

Top of the hair to top of the picture

3–5 mm

Color of background

No designs or textures; plain white or light grey

File format

High-quality picture paper for physical use; JPEG for online

Appropriate for online submission

Yes—qualifies for online upload

Department of Home Affairs

South Africa, official guideline source

Specification of Parameter

45mm

35mm

34.5mm

3mm

Layout, size and scale by indentation for the ZA visa

Face expression Neutral: no smiling, frowning, or raised eyebrows
Sight Wide open, obviously seen
Head orientation Not slanted, centered

Setting Up the Environment

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.

Camera Configuration

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.

Personal Presentation

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.

Steps to Make South Africa Visa Photos Online

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.

Typical Errors to Avoid

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.

Tools based on artificial intelligence

Why PhotoGov Is the Best Option

No apps, no editing tools, no worry.

Crop

Exact frame alignment and face recognition

Resize

Resizes your selfie to 35x45 mm with pixel accuracy

Background removal

One click will remove the background, leaving it clean and compliant

Auto-adjustment

Quality correction and smart lighting

FAQ

May I use my phone to take my visa photo?
Certainly, provided the last image meets the specified format. PhotoGov makes your phone photo completely compliant.
How big should the South Africa visa photo be?
Precisely 35x45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
Do you accept digital files?
Many embassies and visa offices now indeed accept digital submissions. We offer digital-ready files as well as print ones.
May I wear religious headgear?
Certainly, but your face has to be completely visible.
May I wear glasses?
No, every clear-lens glasses has to be taken off.
Suppose my picture gets turned down?
Your photo will be reprocessed at no cost until it satisfies all criteria.