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South Korea Passport Photo 35×45 mm Online Maker

Upload a natural phone photo to crop, resize, and check a South Korean passport photo online. PhotoOmni prepares the official 35 × 45 mm format and recommended 413 × 531 pixel JPEG without generative face or background edits.

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South Korea Passport Photo 35×45 mm Online Maker

Photo specifications

Printed size
35 × 45 mm
Recommended online size
413 × 531 px
Accepted online range
395–431 × 507–550 px
Head length
32–36 mm
Background
Uniform plain white

How PhotoOmni Works

Get your document photo in just three simple steps.

  1. Upload a natural photo

    Upload a natural, recent front-facing photo already taken against a genuine uniform white background.

  2. Crop + AI and expert check

    The tool checks head length, centring, pose, expression, eyes, background, lighting, clarity, and pixel dimensions while applying only permitted crop and size adjustments.

  3. Download 413 × 531 JPEG

    Download the reviewed JPEG for a matching online renewal route or print it at 35 × 45 mm on photo paper.

South Korea passport photo guide

South Korea Passport Photo Requirements and Online Checker

Crop, resize, and check a South Korean passport photo using the official 35 × 45 mm composition, 413 × 531 pixel online recommendation, and strict no-generative-editing rules.

South Korea passport photo requirements

Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires a 35 × 45 mm natural-colour portrait taken within six months. The head must measure 32–36 mm from the top of the head, excluding hair, to the chin; the background must be genuine, uniform white without a border.

Official source: Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs: passport photo rules

Printed size
35 × 45 mm
Recommended online file
413 × 531 px at 300 dpi
Accepted online pixel range
395–431 × 507–550 px
Head length
32–36 mm, top of head to chin
Background
Genuine uniform plain white, no border
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, no teeth, eyes open
Editing
No filters, AI edits, retouching, or synthetic background

South Korea passport photo application routes

Choose the output that matches your application route while keeping the same official portrait composition.

Online passport renewal

Use the recommended 413 × 531 pixel JPEG at 300 dpi. The official upload system accepts files within 395–431 × 507–550 pixels.

In-person passport application

Print the reviewed image at exactly 35 × 45 mm on glossy or matte photo paper; ordinary printer paper is not accepted.

Korean citizens applying overseas

Use the same passport composition and confirm the appointment and delivery requirements of the Korean embassy or consulate handling the application.

How to take a Korea passport photo with your phone

Phone photos are only usable when they preserve natural facial proportions and already meet the genuine-background rule.

  • Ask another person to use the rear camera at eye level from a natural distance; do not use a close selfie.
  • Use a real, clean white wall or backdrop with no texture, marks, border, objects, or other people.
  • Face the camera directly with the head centred, shoulders straight, mouth closed, and eyes naturally open.
  • Use soft, even light that preserves the natural skin tone without shadows or reflections.
  • Keep the forehead, chin, eyes, and complete facial outline visible; remove hats and distracting accessories.
  • Disable beauty mode, portrait blur, filters, AI enhancement, facial reshaping, and background removal.

Common Korean passport photo rejection reasons

The official photo checker does not replace final review, so avoid these problems before applying.

Accepted South Korean passport photo and common rejection reasons
  • The file falls outside the accepted online range or the head length is not 32–36 mm.
  • The background is not uniformly white or has been artificially removed or replaced.
  • A close selfie distorts the nose, forehead, ears, or facial proportions.
  • The head or shoulders are turned or tilted, the mouth is open, teeth show, or the expression is not neutral.
  • Hair, frames, glare, shadows, tinted lenses, coloured contacts, or accessories obscure the face or eyes.
  • The image is old, blurry, low-resolution, overexposed, retouched, filtered, or AI-generated or altered.

PhotoOmni vs. other Korea passport photo options

Choose a service that understands the official pixel range and head measurement while respecting Korea's strict editing prohibition.

  • Official sizing

    PhotoOmni
    35 × 45 mm and 413 × 531 px
    Other online tools
    May only resize
    Photo studio
    Usually prints 35 × 45 mm

  • 32–36 mm head check

    PhotoOmni
    AI pre-check plus expert review
    Other online tools
    May not measure Korea rules
    Photo studio
    Depends on local experience

  • Editing safeguards

    PhotoOmni
    No generative face or background edits
    Other online tools
    May replace the background
    Photo studio
    Ask about retouching

  • Rejection protection

    PhotoOmni
    100% refund for covered rejection
    Other online tools
    Policy varies
    Photo studio
    Policy varies

  • Total price & inclusions

    PhotoOmni
    One-time fee of $5.99
    Other online tools
    Add-ons can cost $3–$10+
    Photo studio
    Often $15+; files vary

Official requirements

  • Use a natural-colour upper-body photo taken within six months, showing your current appearance without a hat or hair accessory.
  • Keep the head centred, face and shoulders straight toward the camera, mouth closed, and both eyes naturally open.
  • Photograph against a uniform plain white background with no border, other people, objects, shadows, or reflections.
  • Do not use filters, beauty effects, AI editing, synthetic background replacement, facial reshaping, or other changes to appearance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the South Korea passport photo size?
35 × 45 mm. Online applications recommend 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi; accepted range: 395–431 × 507–550 pixels.
Can I make a South Korean passport photo online?
Yes, if the original has a genuine uniform white background. PhotoOmni crops and checks it without generative edits.
What is the required head size in a Korea passport photo?
32–36 mm from the top of the head, excluding hair, to the bottom of the chin.
Can I resize a Korea passport photo to 413×531 pixels?
Yes. PhotoOmni delivers a 413 × 531 pixel JPEG and checks the 7:9 crop and 32–36 mm head length.
Can PhotoOmni replace the background with white?
No. Korean passport rules prohibit artificial background removal or replacement. Start with a genuine white background.
Can I take a Korea passport photo with an iPhone or Android phone?
Yes, if it meets all rules. Ask someone to use the rear camera at eye level and avoid close selfies.
Can I smile or show my teeth in a Korean passport photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression, mouth closed, no teeth showing, and both eyes naturally open.
Can I wear glasses, contact lenses, or jewellery?
Glasses cannot reflect or cover the eyes. Tinted glasses and coloured contacts are prohibited; jewellery cannot hide the face.
How recent must a South Korea passport photo be?
Within six months of applying, showing your current appearance without filters or retouching.
Why might a Korean passport photo be rejected?
Common causes are wrong pixel or head size, a replaced background, shadows, selfie distortion, blur, visible teeth, glare, filters, or AI edits.
Is a Korea passport photo the same as a Korea visa photo?
No. Both use 35 × 45 mm, but passport photos require a 32–36 mm head length, strict white background, and specific online pixel range.
What if my PhotoOmni Korean passport photo is rejected?
Send the rejection evidence to support. Eligible photo-related cases receive a 100% refund.

Real feedback from some PhotoOmni customers

“Honestly, way easier than I expected. I just uploaded a photo from my phone and got the right size for my Korean passport. Saved me a trip to a photo shop.”
Jessica Morgan
“Quick and simple. Got my passport photo done in a few minutes.”
Kevin Park
“I wasn’t sure if my photo would meet the South Korea passport requirements because I took it at home. The check helped a lot, especially with the background and photo size. Everything looked good when I downloaded it.”
Rachel Thompson

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