🇰🇷South Korea Passport Photo for $1
Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
413×531px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
South Korea Passport Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 32-36mm from chin to crown (70-80% of photo height) |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect passport photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong photo size — Must be exactly 35×45mm, not the US 2×2 inch format
Incorrect head size — Head must measure 32-36mm from chin to crown
Non-white background — Background must be plain white with no patterns or borders
Glasses glare — If wearing glasses, lenses must be free of reflections
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months
Digital alterations — Filters, retouching, or AI modifications are not allowed
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 413×531px |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (7:9) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a South Korea passport photo?
35×45mm (3.5×4.5cm). This is the standard ICAO biometric format used by most countries, different from the US 2×2 inch size.
Can I wear glasses in my Korean passport photo?
Yes, but only prescription glasses with no glare or reflections on the lenses, and frames must not obscure your eyes. Colored/cosmetic contact lenses and sunglasses are prohibited.
What are the digital photo specifications for online submission?
413×531 pixels at 300 DPI minimum. File format should be JPEG. No digital manipulation or background editing allowed.
Are head coverings allowed in Korean passport photos?
Only for religious reasons, and only if your entire face from forehead to chin remains clearly visible. No hats, caps, or headbands otherwise.
Is the Korean passport photo the same as the Korean visa photo?
Yes, both use the same 35×45mm ICAO biometric format with white background and identical requirements.
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Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
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Official source: https://www.passport.go.kr/home/kor/contents.do?menuPos=32