Visa Portal e-Form
3.5 × 4.5 cm
The portal asks for a natural-colour digital photograph before the applicant visits a Korean mission.
Reviewed against Korea Visa Portal, Korean MOFA mission, and immigration guidance on 19 July 2026
South Korea visa photo requirements35 × 45 mm requirements-only guide
Korean visa routes reviewed here use a 3.5 × 4.5 cm natural-colour photo, but the receiving route controls copy count, background wording, and whether a digital image or printed photo is required. South Korea stays requirements-only because a reviewed immigration photo standard prohibits Photoshop-style modification.
Requirements-only. No South Korea upload preset is exposed.
Common official size
3.5 × 4.5 cm
Used by the reviewed visa portal and Korean mission sources.
Route variation
White or off-white
Mission pages differ, so the receiving Korean office controls the final rule.
Processing status
Requirements-only
No background replacement, retouching, or export preset is offered for this route.
South Korea stays requirements-only
The reviewed visa sources do not publish a safe official background-replacement route. A Korean immigration photo-standard page separately rejects images modified with Photoshop or similar software, so PassPhoto does not process South Korea visa photos.
Official requirements
South Korea visa photo size and filing-route differences
The reviewed sources agree on the 3.5 × 4.5 cm baseline, but they do not support one universal online pixel size or a single edit workflow. Match the photo to the Korean visa portal or mission page that receives your application.
Visa Portal e-Visa
3.5 × 4.5 cm
The e-Visa route also names a natural-colour digital photograph, but does not publish one public pixel preset.
Sweden tourist route
One colour photo
The reviewed C-3-9 checklist asks for one 3.5 × 4.5 cm front-view photo on a white background.
Finland mission note
White or off-white
The Finland-facing guidance says acceptance of the digital image or photo is at the embassy discretion.
Thailand mission note
2.5–3.5 cm head
The Bangkok page gives a head-size range and white-background rule for visa photos.
Immigration photo standard
No Photoshop-style modification
The immigration photo-size page rejects images modified with Photoshop or similar software.
Route comparison
Portal uploads and mission checklists are not interchangeable
Korea Visa Portal
Digital photograph before mission visit
The e-Form route asks applicants to prepare a natural-colour 3.5 × 4.5 cm digital photograph, then print the bar-coded form and finish the application through the Korean mission.
Portal e-Form guidanceMission checklist
One printed photo can be required
The reviewed Sweden tourist route asks for one 3.5 × 4.5 cm colour photograph, full front view, white background, and a photo taken within the past six months.
Sweden tourist routeNo-edit guardrail
Modification risk controls processing
The Korean immigration photo-size page rejects photos modified with Photoshop or similar software. Because no reviewed visa source overrides that risk for a safe edit route, PassPhoto keeps this page informational only.
Immigration photo standardNo universal South Korea pixel or approval claim
Public provider pages often present 413 × 531 pixels, 300 DPI, file-size limits, automated background replacement, or acceptance language. The reviewed official visa sources do not establish one universal South Korea visa-photo pixel output or any claim that a prepared file will be accepted.
South Korea visa photo FAQ
What size is a South Korea visa photo?
The reviewed Korea Visa Portal e-Form, Korea Visa Portal e-Visa, and Korean mission pages use 3.5 x 4.5 cm. Mission pages can add route-specific instructions for copy count, background colour, and head size.
Does South Korea publish one visa photo pixel size?
Not in the reviewed visa sources. The public visa routes reviewed here publish 3.5 x 4.5 cm, natural colour, and mission-specific requirements rather than one universal visa pixel dimension, DPI value, or kilobyte limit.
How many South Korea visa photos do I need?
The reviewed Sweden tourist checklist asks for one photo. The visa portal routes require a digital photograph in the application workflow and a photograph before visiting the mission. Use the checklist for the Korean office receiving your application.
What background is required?
The reviewed Sweden and Thailand mission pages specify white. The Finland-facing guidance allows plain white or off-white. Use the stricter white background unless your exact filing route says otherwise.
Can PassPhoto replace the background for South Korea visa photos?
No. A reviewed Korean immigration photo-standard page rejects Photoshop-style image modification, and the visa sources do not establish a safe official edit route. PassPhoto keeps South Korea in requirements-only mode.
Do private 413 x 531 pixel presets always apply?
No. Public provider pages commonly convert 35 x 45 mm to 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI, add file-size claims, or promote automated background fixes. The reviewed official visa sources do not establish those as universal South Korea visa rules.
Does PassPhoto submit or guarantee South Korea visa photos?
No. PassPhoto provides requirements research only for South Korea. The Korean visa portal, embassy, consulate, immigration office, or authorised intake route decides whether a photo is accepted.
Primary sources
Verify the live Korean filing route
South Korea applications can run through a portal, a Korean embassy or consulate, or a later immigration route. Use the exact current checklist for your visa category and residence location before taking or printing the photo.
Photo preparation and submission are yours
PassPhoto does not process, print, submit, or guarantee South Korea visa photos. Take a fresh original photo, keep the requested background real, and follow the portal, embassy, consulate, or immigration-office instructions that apply to you.