Preparing Your Indonesian Passport Photo
Get ready for your Indonesian passport application by learning about the practical photo size, office procedures, and how you can prepare at home.
Official Size and Requirements
The available passport procedure does not publish a photo size. A 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 inch) crop is a common practical fallback, not an official requirement.[1]
The available procedure does not specify a head-height measurement. Contact your immigration office if you need current application information.[1]
Who Takes Your Photo
The office captures the applicant’s photo during the application process. The procedure does not specify an applicant-supplied print or upload.[1]
The available procedure does not publish a photo background or size requirement. The office captures the applicant’s photo.[1]
Using the Tool to Prepare
The immigration office captures your photo during the application.[1] You can use the tool above to crop a photo for other uses.
The tool can help you crop a photo for personal use. The cited procedure says the office captures the official photo.[1]
Glasses, Headwear, and Details
The available procedure does not specify whether glasses are allowed.[1]
The procedure does not specify rules for headwear, glasses, neutral expression, or whether the mouth must be closed. Ask your immigration office if you need current guidance.[1]
Taking Practice Photos at Home
If you want to take practice photos at home for personal use or other documents, simple steps make the process easier. Face a window to get soft, natural light on your face without harsh shadows.
Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face to avoid strange angles or distortion. Ask a friend or a family member to help you take a clear picture so you can see how your framing looks.
Preparing Printed and Digital Copies
You can print practice photos on a 4 × 6 inch sheet for personal use.
Remember that the official passport office captures your final picture during your appointment[1], so these printed sheets are just for your own practice or other documents. Having a prepared sheet can still be handy if you need standard ID sizes for personal projects.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to bring my own passport photo to the Indonesian immigration office?
No, the office captures the applicant’s photo during your visit[1].
What is the official size of an Indonesian passport photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but forty by sixty millimeters is the size most often asked for as a practical crop fallback[1].
Are glasses allowed in the official photo?
Glasses are unspecified in the current official application procedure[1].
Can I use the tool on this page to make my official passport photo?
The tool above lets you crop and prepare photos for various uses, but remember that immigration staff will take your official photo at the office[1].
Is there a specific head height rule set by the authority?
The head height is not set by the authority in the official guidelines[1].