Thai Tourist Visa Photo Requirements and Size
You need to submit specific photos when you apply for a Thai tourist visa. Follow these official rules to prepare your pictures correctly.
Official Size and Specifications
The Department of Consular Affairs lists two 2½-inch printed photos[1]. The Los Angeles consulate gives separate instructions for printed and e-Visa applications[2]. Requirements depend on the office and application route.
The cited guidance does not set a head-height measurement. Check the instructions for your application route before preparing a photo.
Background and Lighting Setup
The Los Angeles consulate specifies a light-color background[2]. The Department of Consular Affairs lists the photo size and bans hats and dark glasses, but does not state a background color[1].
For a practice photo, use even lighting and avoid harsh shadows.
Glasses, Hats, and Head Coverings
The Los Angeles consulate does not allow glasses[2]. The Department of Consular Affairs specifically bans dark glasses[1].
The Department of Consular Affairs says not to wear a hat[1]. Follow the Los Angeles consulate’s instructions for its application route[2].
Print and Digital Submission Options
The cited consular pages give different requirements by route: two 2½-inch printed photos or two 2 × 2-inch JPEG photos for e-Visa submission[1][2]. Check the instructions for your application route.
For e-Visa submission, the cited instructions call for two 2 × 2-inch JPEG photos[2]. The printed-photo size depends on the application route.
Rules for Child Applicants
The cited pages give no separate infant photo rule; follow the photo instructions for the application route[1][2].
The cited pages give no separate infant photo rule. Follow the photo instructions for the application route[1][2].
Taking the Photo at Home
You can take your Thai tourist visa photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Ask a helper to take the picture instead of using a selfie stick, because front-facing cameras often distort facial features.
Position the camera at your eye level and stand about two meters away from the lens. Keep your posture straight, relax your shoulders, and look directly into the camera lens with a neutral facial expression.
Checking Your Photo and Print Size
Before you submit or print your picture, check the proportions carefully. The final dimensions must match the official requirements for your submission method, such as 63.5×63.5 mm for printed copies or 2 by 2 inches for digital uploads[1][2].
If you are printing physical copies at home, set your printer scaling to 100 percent to avoid unwanted resizing. Use matte or glossy photo paper of good quality, and cut the edges evenly along the borders using a sharp paper cutter.
Common Reasons Photos Get Refused
The cited instructions prohibit hats and dark glasses[1], and the Los Angeles consulate does not allow glasses[2]. Follow the rules for your application route.
The photos must be recent[2]. The Department of Consular Affairs lists two 2½-inch printed photos[1]; the Los Angeles consulate gives separate dimensions for e-Visa submission[2].
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear my everyday prescription glasses?
What background color do I need?
The Los Angeles consulate requires a light-color background[2]. Other offices may have slight variations, so check with your specific embassy or consulate.
How many photos do I need to submit?
Are there special rules for baby photos?
How do I measure the printed photo size?
The Department of Consular Affairs lists two 2½-inch printed photos[1]. Check the required format for your application route.