South Korea visa photo: size and rules
The printed South Korea visa photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
- Head 25 to 35 mm
Photo specification
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head, crown to chin | 25 to 35 mm (0.98 to 1.38 in) |
We check sizes and positions; the issuing authority decides acceptance. Last checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before you apply.
Background and editing
The source asks for a white, off-white or plain light background. The source does not say whether the background may be edited. The safest route is a plain wall at capture. If you replace a background, check the receiving organization’s rules first.
Rules from the source
- Colour photo, plain and evenly lit background, no marks or creases.
- Taken within the last 6 months, looking directly at the camera.
- No sunglasses or hats, except for medical or religious reasons.
- Photos matching a passport photo from the last six months may be rejected.
- Some missions also accept 2 x 2 in.
Expression, lighting and how recent the photo is cannot be measured from a picture, so check them yourself.
Can you make it at home?
Yes. Missions differ. Los Angeles and Finland set no photographer rule, but some missions (Montreal, for example) ask for a commercial photographer with the date stamped on the back. Check your mission.
PortraitPass frames the photo against the head and eye lines above and exports a single photo or a print sheet, with the measurements shown so you can check them yourself.
Sources
- Photo Requirements for Korean Visa Application - Consulate General of Korea in Los AngelesIssuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Photo Requirements for a Visa - Embassy of Korea in FinlandIssuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- C-3-9 Visa (Tourist visa) - Consulate General of Korea in San FranciscoIssuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- F-4 Visa - Consulate General of Korea in Montreal (photographer rule)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
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Common questions
What size is a South Korea visa photo?
The printed photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a South Korea visa photo at home?
Yes. The source accepts a photo you prepare yourself.
What background does a South Korea visa photo need?
The source asks for a white, off-white or plain light background.
How big should the head be in a South Korea visa photo?
Measured from the crown to the chin, the head should be 25 to 35 mm (0.98 to 1.38 in).
Where do the South Korea visa numbers come from?
From the issuing authority’s own pages: Photo Requirements for Korean Visa Application - Consulate General of Korea in Los Angeles, Photo Requirements for a Visa - Embassy of Korea in Finland, C-3-9 Visa (Tourist visa) - Consulate General of Korea in San Francisco and F-4 Visa - Consulate General of Korea in Montreal (photographer rule). Last checked 28 Sep 2026.
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