Korea travel photo preparation
Korea visa photo size: 35 x 45 mm
A Korea visa photo is normally a vertical document photo, not the square K-ETA portrait upload.
Updated: 2026-07-08
Quick summary
- Korean mission guidance can refer to a natural-color photo sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
- e-Form routes may involve a digital photo upload before visiting a diplomatic mission.
- Some applications still require a printed photo with the barcoded application form and supporting documents.
Digital e-Form and physical submission can both matter
Korea visa guidance from diplomatic missions may ask applicants to fill out an e-Form through Korea Visa Portal, then print the barcoded form and visit the mission with required documents.
That means the digital image and the physical photograph should be treated as related but separate deliverables. A clean 35 x 45 mm portrait is useful for both, but the final instruction comes from the mission handling your application.
- Natural-color portrait
- 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm frame
- Plain light background
- Recent, clear, front-facing photo
Do not reuse a K-ETA square file as a visa photo
A square K-ETA file is optimized for digital travel authorization upload limits. A visa photo is vertical and may need to print at a physical size.
If your application asks for a Korea visa photograph, export the 35 x 45 mm version rather than stretching or cropping the K-ETA square file.
About official sources
These guides summarize public K-ETA guidance, Korea immigration notices, Korea visa e-Form document guidance, and Korea Visa Portal references. They focus on photo preparation only, not eligibility advice or application submission.
This website and app are independent photo file preparation tools. They are not affiliated with the Korean government, Korea Immigration Service, K-ETA, Korea Visa Portal, or any Korean diplomatic mission, and they do not guarantee photo acceptance, authorization, visa issuance, or entry.
Common photo problems
Most failures are ordinary image problems, not complicated visa rules.
A phone photo can be several MB. Resize first, then compress, so the face remains sharp under the limit.
Do not upload a print sheet, a passport scan, or a photo of a printed photo when the portal expects a portrait file.
Shadows, glare, heavy filters, hair over the eyes, or a tilted face can make identity confirmation harder.
Where the app helps
Exports a 600 x 600 px JPG for K-ETA-style upload limits.
Photo processing happens on the iPhone; the app does not upload your image to a server.
Use the 35 x 45 mm Korea visa mode when your application needs a visa photograph rather than a K-ETA portrait upload.
The app prepares the photo file only. Submit your application through the official route and confirm the latest requirement before using the file.
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FAQ
Is Korea visa photo size 35 x 45 mm?
Korean mission e-Form guidance commonly states a natural-color digital photograph sized 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Check the mission-specific page for your visa type.
Do I need a printed photo?
Some routes require printing the e-Form and visiting a Korean diplomatic mission with documents, including a photograph. Follow the instruction for your mission and visa category.
Can I use the K-ETA app output for a Korea visa?
Use the app’s Korea visa 35 x 45 mm mode, not the K-ETA square export, when your procedure asks for a Korea visa photograph.
Official sources
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea - e-Form visa photo document guidance Checked: 2026-07-08
- Korea Visa Portal Checked: 2026-07-08
This website and app are independent photo file preparation tools. They are not affiliated with the Korean government, Korea Immigration Service, K-ETA, Korea Visa Portal, or any Korean diplomatic mission, and they do not guarantee photo acceptance, authorization, visa issuance, or entry.
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