South Korean Work Visa Photo Requirements
Getting a visa for South Korea requires a specific photo format. Follow these official guidelines to prepare your application image correctly.
Official Size Dimensions
The Visa Portal e-form lists a 35 by 45 mm photo requirement[1].
The cited e-form guidance does not state a head-height measurement[1].
Use the tool above to crop the photo to the required dimensions.
Background and Visual Standards
The Visa Portal e-form calls for a natural-colour photo and does not state a background colour on the cited page[1].
The supplied facts do not specify lighting requirements for this photo.
Follow the portal’s photo instructions[1].
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
The cited e-form page does not specify rules for glasses[1].
The cited e-form page does not specify rules for headwear[1]. Check the local mission’s instructions.
The cited e-form page does not specify expression or mouth-position rules[1].
Submission Formats and Rules
The Visa Portal provides a digital photo requirement for e-forms[1]. A mission may also request a printed photo[1].
The Visa Portal e-form lists a digital photo requirement of 35 by 45 mm[1]. Check with the mission about any printed-photo requirement.
Check the exact instructions provided by your specific diplomatic mission before you finalize your application materials. Requirements can occasionally vary by location and processing office.
Taking Your Photo at Home
The supplied source does not specify who must take the photo or what device to use.
Follow the portal’s photo instructions for the digital image[1].
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Preparing and Printing Your Photo
The Visa Portal e-form lists a 35 by 45 mm digital photo requirement[1].
If the mission requests a printed photo, follow its instructions for the print.
Check with the mission whether it accepts or requires a printed photo.
The Visa Portal e-form lists a 35 by 45 mm digital photo requirement[1].
If the Office Takes the Photo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official size for a South Korean work visa photo?
The Visa Portal e-form lists a 35 by 45 mm photo requirement[1].
Does the Visa Portal require a specific background color?
The Visa Portal requires a natural-color photo; it does not state a background color on the e-form guidance page[1].
Are glasses allowed in the South Korean work visa photo?
The cited e-form page does not specify rules for glasses[1].
Do I need to submit a digital or printed photo?
The Visa Portal e-form requires a digital photo[1]. Ask the mission whether it also requires a printed photo.
Can I take my visa photo with a smartphone at home?
The supplied source does not specify who must take the photo or what device to use, but you can prepare a digital image for the e-form following the portal rules[1].