Philippines

Philippine work visa photo (50.8×50.8 mm)

Required size: 50.8×50.8 mm (2×2 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 50.8×50.8 mm (2×2 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

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Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official namePre-arranged Employment Visa (9(g))
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size50.8×50.8 mm (2×2 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Philippine Work Visa Photo Requirements and Size Guide

Preparing for your Philippine work visa application means understanding how the Bureau of Immigration handles your photo. This guide explains the official process and how you can prepare your own images.

Official Size and Guidelines

The cited sources do not specify a separate applicant-supplied photo size for the work visa[1][2]. A 50.8×50.8 mm (2×2-inch) crop is a practical size only.

Since the authority does not set a separate official size for this visa category, there are also no official rules for head height published by the Bureau of Immigration[1][2]. You will need to rely on general framing practices if you prepare a personal copy at home. Always check with your local contact or official guidelines to see if any new updates apply to your specific application packet.

Who Takes the Official Photo

For workers who need an ACR I-Card, the Bureau of Immigration captures the applicant’s photo as biometric information[1][2]. The cited sources do not specify a separate applicant-supplied visa photo.

Even though the authority takes the photo itself during your official appointment, you can still use the tool above to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other personal uses. Practicing beforehand helps you get comfortable with posing and keeping your head straight. Just remember that the bureau will capture its own official image on site during your visit[1][2].

Background and Lighting Details

Since the bureau captures your image during your appointment, it does not publish a background specification for a visa photo[1][2]. If you are preparing an image for other personal uses, practical advice helps you achieve a clear picture. Plain backgrounds work best when you want a clean look without distracting patterns, textures, or objects behind you.

For a practice photo, use even lighting so your face is clear.

Taking Your Photo Step by Step

If you want to take a practice picture at home, set your camera or phone at eye level. Position the camera about one to one and a half meters away from where you are sitting or standing. It is always best to ask someone else to take the picture instead of holding the camera out yourself, because holding it can distort your arm and shoulder angles.

For a practice photo, look toward the camera and keep your face clear. A 2×2-inch crop is for personal use only.

Printing at a Kiosk

If you need a printed copy for your own records, you can arrange your cropped image on a standard 4 by 6 inch sheet. Take this digital file on your phone or a USB drive to a local photo kiosk. Print the file as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch photo just like you would print a holiday picture.

Cut the printed photos carefully along the edges using a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter. Check that the final dimensions match the 50.8 by 50.8 millimeter size using a ruler. Keep your cut photos in a clean envelope so they do not get bent or dirty before you need them.

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

The provided facts do not identify reasons that a work visa photo would be refused. The Bureau captures the ACR I-Card photo as part of biometrics[1][2].

Remember that your official visa card photo will be taken at the bureau office during your biometric capture session, so your home photos are only for your own preparation and personal records[1][2]. Knowing this helps you save time and focus on the steps that matter for your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Philippine Bureau of Immigration require a visa photo?

The Bureau of Immigration captures your photograph directly as biometric information for your ACR I-Card, and publishes no separate visa photo size or background specification[1][2].

What size is commonly used?

The size most often asked for by studios is 50.8 by 50.8 millimeters, which is 2 by 2 inches, but you should always confirm this with the issuing office[1][2].

Can I take my own photo for the visa?

The authority takes the photo itself during your appointment, but you can prepare personal copies using a home tool[1][2].

Are glasses allowed in the official photo?

The official sources are unspecified on whether glasses are allowed for the biometric capture[1][2].

How do I print a practice photo?

You can arrange your cropped image on a 4 by 6 inch sheet and print it at a local photo kiosk as an ordinary photo.