Resize Your South Korea Visa and Passport Photo
A South Korea passport photo (online) must meet these official rules. Size: 413 x 531 px preferred. File size: up to 500 KB. Head size: 32-36 mm, chin to the top of the head, excluding hair. Background: uniform white, with no border.
South Korea photo specifications
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Passport photo (online)
| Print size | 35 x 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixel size | 413 x 531 px preferred |
| File size | Up to 500 KB |
| DPI | 300 |
| Head size | 32-36 mm, chin to the top of the head, excluding hair |
| Background | Uniform white, with no border. |
| Glasses | Allowed if your eyes are clearly visible |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, no teeth showing. |
| File format | JPEG |
| Photo age | Up to 6 months |
Good to know
- Uploads must be 395-431 pixels wide and 507-550 pixels high; 413 x 531 is the recommended size.
- Editing software, filters and AI changes are not allowed, and removing the background is named as forbidden.
- Phone photos are not recommended. One passport page also lists PNG as a format.
Official sources
Last checked: 2026-11-05
Visa photo
| Print size | 35 x 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixel size | Not stated by the source |
| File size | Not stated by the source |
| DPI | Not stated by the source |
| Head size | Not stated by the source |
| Background | Plain white or off-white. |
| Glasses | Not stated by the source |
| Head covering | Not stated by the source |
| Expression | Neutral, both eyes open, full face to the camera. |
| File format | Not stated by the source |
| Photo age | Up to 6 months |
Good to know
- These values come from the Korean Embassy in Finland. Follow your own mission's page.
- The application is by e-Form upload, and the embassy may decide whether to accept the photo.
Official sources
Last checked: 2026-11-05
How to resize your photo
- Choose South Korea and your document in the tool. This page starts with the passport photo (online).
- Add your photo by dragging it in, pasting it or browsing for it. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until the head and shoulders sit correctly in the frame.
- Check the size and file details under What you'll get.
- Download the JPEG, then compare it with the official page before you apply.
Common mistakes
- Using the wrong background. The rule: uniform white, with no border.
- Getting the head size wrong. It must be 32-36 mm, chin to the top of the head, excluding hair.
- Forgetting the glasses rule: allowed if your eyes are clearly visible.
- Reusing an old photo. It can be up to 6 months old.
- Retouching the photo or adding filters. This authority does not allow altered photos.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a South Korea passport photo (online)?
A South Korea passport photo (online) must be 413 x 531 px preferred. The file size must be up to 500 KB.
What size is a South Korea visa photo?
A South Korea visa photo must be 35 x 45 mm.
What background does a South Korea photo need?
For the passport photo (online), the background must be: uniform white, with no border.
Can I wear glasses in a South Korea photo?
For the passport photo (online): allowed if your eyes are clearly visible.
Can I wear a head covering in a South Korea photo?
For the passport photo (online): religious reasons only.
How old can a South Korea photo be?
The passport photo (online) can be up to 6 months old.
Is my photo uploaded to your server?
No. The photo is processed in your browser and stays on your device.
Does this tool guarantee my photo will be accepted?
No. It sizes your photo to the stated rules, but the authority makes the final decision. Check the official South Korea page before you apply.