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South Korea passport photo, unretouched and measured
The Korean passport photo is 35×45 mm with the head (crown excluding hair, down to the chin) measuring 32–36 mm against a uniform white background with no border. For online reissue via Government24, the digital file should be 413×531 pixels (395–431 × 507–550 accepted) as a JPG under 500 KB.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 71.1–80%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC · ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: Retouched photos, whether that means smoothed skin, a replaced background or AI enhancement, are grounds for rejection under the Korean spec. If your background isn't a clean white, the honest fix is retaking the photo against a white wall, not editing it. Our checker tells you which it is.
How our South Korea Passport photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official South Korea Passport specification (35×45 mm, 413×531 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
What is a South Korea Passport photo?
A South Korean passport photo is a 35×45 mm colour photograph on a uniform white background with no border. The head must measure between 32 and 36 mm, taken from the crown excluding hair down to the chin. For online passport reissue through Government24, the digital file is 413×531 pixels (395–431 × 507–550 accepted) as a JPG under 500 KB.
Korea prohibits retouching: background replacement, skin smoothing and any digital beautification are rejection grounds. Tinted, coloured and circle contact lenses are banned, and glasses must not reflect or cover the eyes. An unedited photo is the only reliable route, which is what a measuring tool produces and a beautifying app does not.
Korea is one of the few countries that explicitly prohibits retouching and background replacement, which photo apps routinely do. This tool never edits your photo: it measures the head band, background and dimensions, and delivers the file at the accepted size.
South Korea Passport photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG · max 500 KB |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 71.1–80% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted, so we leave yours as it is |
- 413×531 px recommended (accepted range 395–431 × 507–550), JPG up to 500 KB.
- Uniform white background with no border. Retouching and background replacement are prohibited.
- Crown (excluding hair) to chin 32–36 mm; no tinted, coloured or circle lenses.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
South Korea Passport photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
South Korea Passport photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px, under 500 KB)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment, no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions: 413×531px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 71.1–80% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why use PassportClerk for your South Korea Passport photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a file sized for the official upload and a print sheet for the times you need paper.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official South Korea Passport requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Korean passport photo requirements?
35×45 mm, taken within 6 months, uniform white background with no border, neutral expression, both eyes open, ears not required to show but hair must be off the face. Head height (crown excluding hair, to chin) 32–36 mm. Digital: 413×531 px recommended, JPG, up to 500 KB.
Can I apply for a Korean passport online with my own photo?
Passport reissue can be done online via Government24 with a compliant uploaded photo. First-time applications are made in person, but bring printed photos that meet the same spec. Our sheet gives you four 35×45 mm copies.
Are coloured or circle contact lenses allowed?
No. Tinted, coloured and circle lenses are all banned. Glasses are permitted only if the frames don't cover the eyes and there is no reflection.
Why was my photo rejected for retouching?
Korean examiners reject photos with visible editing: background replacement, skin smoothing, brightness manipulation of the face. Many photo apps apply these silently. PassportClerk applies no beautification of any kind, so what you upload is what gets measured and delivered.
How we handle compliance
- We check your photo against the official rules. We never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07