🇰🇷 South Korea Passport Photo Maker
South Korea follows ICAO strictly, 35×45 mm, head 32-36 mm, pure white, no glasses, and has a high rejection rate for non-compliant photos.
Output
35×45 mm
413×531px · 300 DPI · Plain white, no frame
🔒 Your photo is processed entirely on your device and never uploaded. The compliance check catches common mistakes but does not guarantee acceptance, always confirm against the official requirements below.
How to make a compliant south korea passport photo
A south korea passport photo must be 35×45 mm, that is 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI, on a plain white, no frame, with the head measuring 32–36 mm from chin to crown. The editor above handles the cropping, sizing and checking for you, and every step runs on your own device:
- Add your photo. Click the frame or drop in a clear, front-facing shot with a neutral expression, both eyes open and nothing covering the face. The image never leaves your browser.
- Position the head. Drag and zoom until the face sits inside the on-screen guides. They mark the 32–36 mm chin-to-crown zone, centred, level and looking straight at the camera.
- Check the background. Use a plain white, no frame that is evenly lit and free of shadows; the built-in checker flags a wrong-coloured or uneven background and poor exposure before you export.
- Export to spec. Download as JPEG, sized to 413×531 px with 300 DPI embedded so it prints at the correct physical size.
These requirements are set by Republic of Korea, passport photo standard (ICAO) and can change over time, always confirm against the official source linked below before you submit your application.
✅ Do
- ✓35×45 mm, head 32-36 mm from crown to chin
- ✓Plain white background with no frame
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- ✓Both ears visible, hair off the face
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
🚫 Don't
- ✕No glasses (tinted or otherwise); no flash reflection
- ✕No smiling or frowning
- ✕No head tilt or side rotation
- ✕No shadows or coloured background
- ✕No digital modification
Official specification
- Print size
- 35×45 mm
- Pixels @ 300 DPI
- 413×531
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin→crown)
- Background
- Plain white, no frame
- Format
- JPEG
- • South Korea enforces ICAO rules rigorously, visible ears and no glasses are common rejection points.
Verified source
Republic of Korea, passport photo standard (ICAO)
Official requirements ↗● Last verified 2026-07-10
Government rules can change. If the official page differs from what you see here, the official page wins, tell us and we'll update it.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a south korea passport photo?
35×45 mm, which is 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. The head should measure 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
What background does a south korea passport photo need?
A plain white, no frame, evenly lit with no shadows or objects behind you. The built-in checker flags a non-uniform or wrong-coloured background.
What file format and size should it be?
JPEG. This tool exports exactly to spec and embeds 300 DPI so print size is correct.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Every step, cropping, the compliance check and the export, runs on your own device using your browser's canvas. Your photo is never sent anywhere, which matters for a document photo.
Does this guarantee my photo will be accepted?
No tool can guarantee acceptance, the issuing authority decides. This editor produces the correct dimensions and catches common, detectable mistakes (background, exposure, head position), but always confirm against the official Republic of Korea, passport photo standard (ICAO) requirements linked on this page.