Indonesia Visitor Visa file preparation
Resize and compress under 200KB
A small file is useful only if the face and passport text remain readable. Compress after you fix lighting, framing, and crop.
Checked: 2026-07-02
Quick check
- Use JPEG for photo-like images when file size matters.
- Keep the face photo at or above 400 x 600 px.
- For passports, preserve MRZ and printed details before chasing a lower number.
- Avoid messaging apps that recompress or rename files unpredictably.
Do not start by crushing quality
The easiest way to reach 200KB is to lower quality too far, but that can make the upload file unusable. Start with a clean crop, correct orientation, and even lighting. A good original compresses much better than a dark, noisy one.
Face photo strategy
- Keep the 2:3 portrait shape implied by 4 x 6 cm.
- Do not reduce below the 400 x 600 px minimum described on the registration page.
- Use moderate JPEG quality before resizing further.
- Open the exported file and check eyes, hairline, and face outline.
Passport page strategy
Passport pages contain small text, so aggressive compression can create blocks around letters. If the file remains large, retake with more even light and less shadow instead of repeatedly saving the same image at lower quality.
About the source information
These pages summarize public Indonesia eVisa portal information about Visitor Visa / eVOA document uploads, the registration photo notes, and the immigration photo-format PDF.
This website and app are independent file-preparation tools. They are not an Indonesian government, Directorate General of Immigration, embassy, or consulate service, and file preparation does not influence acceptance, entry, visa issuance, or an immigration decision.
Common Indonesia eVisa / eVOA Upload Mistakes to Avoid
Many Indonesia eVisa / eVOA uploads are slowed down by avoidable file errors. Check these points before you submit:
Different screens show different maximum sizes. Over-compressing to fit 200KB can make the face or MRZ unreadable, while trusting the 2MB hint may still get the file rejected by the upload field.
Reflections on the machine-readable zone or the photo field stop the data from being read. Photograph the bio page in flat, even light without flash.
The registration screen asks for a 4 x 6 cm photo at least 400 x 600 px. A face that is too large, too small, or the wrong aspect ratio can be rejected.
Cutting off a corner, the MRZ, or the photo field means the document cannot be verified. Keep the full bio page inside the frame.
Patterned walls, strong side light, or shadows across the face obscure facial features. Use a plain light background lit evenly from the front.
Saving as HEIC or a format the portal does not accept, or JPEG quality so low the face looks blocky, causes rejection. Export as JPG/JPEG/PNG.
Why Use the Indonesia Visa Photo App?
Check and resize the face photo and passport image so they meet the size shown on your application screen, without over-compressing until the text blurs.
Crop the page precisely so the MRZ, photo, and all text fields stay inside the frame and remain readable after export.
Your photos stay on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded to a server while you prepare the files.
Output JPG/JPEG/PNG at the 4 x 6 cm / 400 x 600 px guidance so the file matches what the registration screen expects.
Note: This app is an independent helper tool that prepares image files only. It does not submit Indonesia visa applications and does not guarantee acceptance, visa issuance, or entry. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Indonesia eVisa portal.
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FAQ
Is PNG better because it is lossless?
Not usually for camera photos. PNG can be larger, while JPEG normally reaches 200KB more easily for face and passport photos.
Can I send the image through a chat app before uploading?
Avoid that workflow. Chat apps can resize, strip metadata, change format, or introduce compression artifacts without making the final file easier to verify.
Source references
- Indonesia eVisa - Visitor Visa information Checked: 2026-07-02
- Indonesia eVisa - foreign national account registration Checked: 2026-07-02
This website and app are independent file-preparation tools. They are not an Indonesian government, Directorate General of Immigration, embassy, or consulate service, and file preparation does not influence acceptance, entry, visa issuance, or an immigration decision.
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Prepare the upload files on iPhone
Create the face photo and passport bio page image locally on your device, then compare them with the latest portal instructions before upload.
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