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South Korea Passport Photo Size

South Korea passport photos must be exactly 35×45 mm at 300 DPI, plain white, under 500KB, saved as JPEG. Upload a photo below, crop it to the exact ratio, and this tool checks it against those requirements — aspect ratio, print resolution, format, and file size are verified automatically.

Reference data, not legal advice — confirm against the current official source before you submit anything. Head size, background color, lighting, and expression aren't checked automatically; that needs face-detection features this build doesn't include yet.

South Korea passport photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Size in pixels413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
Print resolution300 DPI minimum
Head height32–36 mm chin to crown
BackgroundPlain white
Max file size500 KB
File formatJPEG
SourceCommonly cited — verify. Commonly cited 35×45 mm ICAO-style size, pure white background — confirm against Korean Immigration Service / MOFA guidance. Online applications typically require a separate 413×531px digital file (300 DPI, 100–500KB) not captured by this single-size model. Glasses and photo editing/filters are explicitly disallowed.

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Only helps if your background is already one plain color (e.g. a wall) — this is color-distance math, not real subject cutout, so it won't do anything useful against busy or textured backgrounds.

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Printable sheet

How to make a South Korea passport photo

  1. South Korea is already selected above — check the requirements table matches what you need.
  2. Tap the upload box and choose a photo. You'll crop it to the exact 35×45 mm ratio next.
  3. Adjust the crop, then review the automated checks — aspect ratio, resolution, format, and file size.
  4. Download the fitted photo, or scroll down to generate a printable sheet (4R, A4, Letter) if you need physical prints.

Frequently asked questions

What size does a South Korea passport photo need to be?

exactly 35×45 mm at 300 DPI, plain white, under 500KB, saved as JPEG. See the requirements table above for the full breakdown.

What is the South Korea passport photo size in pixels?

413×531 pixels at 300 DPI (35×45 mm). The tool sets this automatically from the DPI you choose.

What background does South Korea require?

Plain white. Photograph against a plain wall or sheet in that color for the best result — the "flatten background to white" option in the tool can help clean up a close-but-not-perfect background too.

Can I use a phone photo for my South Korea passport application?

Yes, as long as it's well-lit, in focus, and shot against a plain background you can crop tightly around.

Is there a file size limit for a South Korea passport photo?

Yes — 500KB maximum for the digital file, per the reference data above.

How confident are you in this data?

Marked "commonly cited — verify" rather than "widely documented" in the requirements table above. Commonly cited 35×45 mm ICAO-style size, pure white background — confirm against Korean Immigration Service / MOFA guidance. Online applications typically require a separate 413×531px digital file (300 DPI, 100–500KB) not captured by this single-size model. Glasses and photo editing/filters are explicitly disallowed.

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