South Korea Passport Photo Requirements & Maker (35x45 mm)
Official South Korea passport photo specifications: 35x45 mm, 32-36 mm face height, white background, Government24 413x531 px. Free online converter.
Official Photo Specifications
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About South Korea Passport Photo (35x45 mm) Requirements
Republic of Korea passport photo regulations are governed strictly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Physical photos must measure exactly 3.5 cm in width by 4.5 cm in height, with head height from chin to crown between 3.2 cm and 3.6 cm (approx. 71% to 80%) on an untextured, plain white background.
For online passport renewal via Government24 (정부24), digital image files must measure 413 x 531 pixels (300 DPI), under 500 KB, in JPEG format. Excessive AI retouching, facial thinning, or skin smoothing is strictly prohibited.
Common Reasons for Rejection
Official document processing centres and digital verification algorithms frequently reject photographs due to the following non-compliance issues:
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Face length outside the 32 mm to 36 mm requirement from chin to crown
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Wearing white or light pastel tops that blend into the white background, obscuring shoulder outlines
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Eyebrows or facial contours obscured by hair bangs or side locks
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Excessive AI filters, digital beauty retouching, or facial shape alteration
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Colored contact lenses, iris-enlarging circle lenses, or thick eyeglasses obstructing the eyes
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Non-compliance with Government24 digital upload specifications (413x531 px, JPEG under 500 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the official dimensions and specifications for a South Korea passport photo?
- Physical passport photos must measure 35 mm in width and 45 mm in height. Head height from chin to crown must be between 32 mm and 36 mm, with a top margin of around 4 mm. For online passport reissue on Government24, digital files must be 413 × 531 pixels (300 DPI recommended, JPEG under 500 KB).
- What clothing and colors should I wear for a Korean passport photo?
- You must wear dark, solid colors (such as navy, black, or dark grey) that contrast sharply against the pure white background. White, off-white, and pale pastel clothing is prohibited as it obscures the shoulder contours. Turtlenecks and hoodies that hide the neckline or chin are also not permitted.
- Do my ears and eyebrows have to be visible in a Korean passport photo?
- Under current MOFA guidelines, ears may be partially covered by hair as long as the entire facial oval is clear. However, both entire eyebrows (from head to tail) and the brow bridge must be completely exposed and unobstructed by hair.
- What hairstyle and bangs guidelines apply, especially for men?
- Hair bangs must not cover the eyebrows or eyes. For men, styled parted hair or swept-back hairstyles (pomade, regent) are recommended. If keeping bangs down, hair must be thinned or styled with spray/gel so both eyebrows are entirely visible.
- Are AI beauty filters or Photoshop retouching allowed?
- No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strictly rejects AI-generated photos, facial thinning, automated smoothing filters, and beauty retouching because they trigger automated biometric gate failures.
- How do I prepare and change my digital photo for Government24 (정부24) online renewal?
- Government24 requires an exact 413x531 pixel JPEG file under 500 KB taken within the last 6 months. Our free converter provides both the exact 413x531 px file for online registration and a high-resolution printable A4 PDF sheet.
- What are the advantages of using our online passport photo maker without app installation?
- Our tool operates directly inside your web browser on mobile or PC with no app download required. Your photo is processed strictly on your device for complete privacy and checked with real-time biometric alignment guidelines.