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South Korea Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Create a South Korean passport or visa photo online. Correct 35x45mm size at 413x531 pixels, plain white background, made free and privately in your browser.

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How to use South Korea Passport Photo

  1. 1Upload a clear, front-facing photo taken against a plain white background.
  2. 2Drag to frame your head within the 35×45mm crop guide.
  3. 3The photo is sized to exactly 413×531px at 300 DPI.
  4. 4Download your print-ready passport photo — nothing is uploaded.

Features

  • 35x45mm format, 413x531 pixels at 300 dpi.
  • Plain white, uniform background, evenly lit, no shadows.
  • Head about 32-36mm, centred with ears ideally visible.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible.
  • No tinted lenses; clear glasses removed if they cause glare.
  • Taken within the last 6 months and not digitally altered.

South Korea passport photo size & rules

South Korea uses the 35x45mm passport photo format, equal to 413x531 pixels at 300 dpi. Korean rules are precise about the head: the face from chin to crown should measure about 32 to 36mm, with the head centred and a defined margin above the hair, and both ears ideally visible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs applies these proportions strictly, and photos with hair covering the face or the ears are a common reason for rejection.

The background must be plain white and uniform, evenly lit with no shadow, and the photo taken in sharp colour. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible, and the head level rather than tilted. South Korea does not accept coloured or tinted lenses, and clear glasses should be removed if they cause any glare. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons, provided the full face remains visible. The photo must be recent, taken within the last six months, and must not be digitally altered in a way that changes your appearance.

Pixohub formats your South Korean passport or visa photo to 413x531 pixels on a white background directly in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and your image stays private on your own device, and the tool is free. Requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Korean consulates are updated over time and enforced strictly. Always confirm the current official specifications on the relevant government or consulate website before printing or submitting your photo.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a South Korean passport photo?

South Korea uses 35x45mm (413x531 pixels at 300 dpi) on a white background, with the head measuring about 32-36mm and ears ideally visible.

Do my ears need to be visible in a Korea passport photo?

Ears should ideally be visible, and hair must not cover the face. Hair over the face or ears is a common reason for rejection.

What background does South Korea require?

A plain white, uniform background, evenly lit, with no shadows, and the photo taken in sharp colour.

Should I verify the official rules?

Yes. Korean requirements change over time and are enforced strictly. Confirm the current specifications with the government or consulate before submitting.

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