What size is a South Korean visa photo?

35 x 45 mm, the same as the Korean passport photo.

Is the Korean visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both use the same 35x45mm format and requirements.

Do I need to show both ears in a Korean visa photo?

Yes, both ears must be clearly visible.

South Korea Visa Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

300

Background

white

Format

JPEG

Max Size

5000 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 6 months
2 Plain white background
3 Neutral expression with mouth closed
4 No glasses
5 Both ears visible
6 Color photo with good contrast

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Low contrast photo

Photo must have good contrast between the subject and white background

Hair covering face or ears

Face and both ears must be fully visible

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Korea Immigration Service

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