South Korea · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea · Verified October 22, 2026
South Korea Passport Photo (여권사진) — 413×531 px, Free Maker
- 413×531 px
- JPG
- Uniform white
Off by default: this authority rejects edited backgrounds. Take the photo against a plain wall instead — we'll check it.
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Drop a photo and ExactFit turns it into a South Korea Passport Photo (여권사진) that meets Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea's rules. For citizens of South Korea applying or renewing.
South Korea Passport Photo (여권사진) requirements
| Document | Korean passport (여권) |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (South Korea) |
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels | 413 × 531 px |
| Format | JPG |
| Background colour | Uniform white |
| Head height | 71.1–80% of photo height (32–36 mm) |
| Colour | Colour photo required |
| Taken within | the last 6 months |
| Submitted as | Digital upload and/or printed photo |
The rules in plain words
- 3.5 cm wide × 4.5 cm high colour photo of the upper body, front-facing, bare-headed, taken within 6 months.
- Head length from crown to chin 3.2–3.6 cm.
- Uniform white background with no border.
- Mouth closed, neutral expression; both ears visible; no hat or scarf; fringe must not cover eyebrows or eyes.
- Online applications: 413 × 531 pixels recommended.
- Photos retouched with Photoshop, filters or AI editing are not accepted.
How to take a South Korea Passport Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a uniform white wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Drop the photo here and download the result — it is ready to upload.
Questions people ask
What size is a South Korea Passport Photo?
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea requires 413×531 px. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
How big should my head be in the photo?
Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), your head must take up 71.1–80% of the photo height — 32 to 36 mm on the print. The tool detects your face and crops to land inside this range automatically.
What background colour is required?
Uniform white, plain and without shadows or patterns. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea does not accept digitally edited backgrounds, so take the photo against a plain wall; ExactFit checks the background but leaves it unchanged by default.
How recent does the photo need to be?
It must have been taken within the last 6 months and look like you do now.
Can I take a South Korea Passport Photo with my phone?
Yes. Have someone else take it at eye level from about 1–1.5 m away with light in front of you. iPhone HEIC files work directly.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea. Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026
ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.
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