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South Korea Passport photo requirements
35×45mmA South Korea Passport photo is 35×45 mm, with the head 32.0–36.0 mm from chin to crown (71%–80% of the height). Background: white. Source: the issuing authority (www.passport.go.kr), checked 22 August 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 35×45 mm
- Head height
- 71%–80% of photo height32.0–36.0 mm
- Background
- White
- Digital size
- 413×531 px
- Editing
- This authority doesn't accept digitally altered photos. IDHaven replaces the background, so the exported file counts as edited. Check before you submit.
From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: www.passport.go.kr. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 22 August 2026
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Questions
What size is a South Korea Passport photo?
35×45 mm.
How big should the head be in a South Korea Passport photo?
From chin to crown, 71%–80% of the photo height, which is 32.0–36.0 mm.
What background does a South Korea Passport photo need?
White.
What are the digital requirements for a South Korea Passport photo?
413×531 px.
Is a South Korea Passport photo the same as a South Korea Visa Photo?
No. In IDHaven's data they differ in head height from chin to crown (32.0–36.0 mm against 25.0–35.0 mm). Follow the rules for the document you are applying for.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (www.passport.go.kr), last checked on 22 August 2026.