Indonesia Visitor Visa file preparation
Indonesia eVisa / eVOA photo requirements
The face photo is simple only if you separate three checks: visual quality, pixel/ratio preparation, and the file-size limit shown by the portal.
Checked: 2026-07-02
The photo conditions to check first
- Use a recent color photo facing forward.
- Prepare a 4 x 6 cm style portrait, at least 400 x 600 px.
- JPG/JPEG/PNG is listed; the Visitor Visa FAQ says max 200KB.
- Avoid glare, blur, strong expression, and a background that competes with the face.
Photo size and file format
Indonesia eVisa / eVOA does not use the square photo format common in visa photos for other countries. The registration screen describes a portrait photo: 4 x 6 cm, at least 400 x 600 px, in JPEG/JPG/PNG.
The public Visitor Visa FAQ adds a stricter practical limit: both the passport bio image and the passport-size photograph are described as JPG/JPEG/PNG with a maximum size of 200KB.
Visual checks before export
- Face forward with the head level and both eyes visible.
- Use a recent color photo; avoid old profile images reused from social media.
- Keep the background plain and bright enough that the head outline is clear.
- Do not over-smooth, recolor, or reshape the face.
- Export a clean file from the original camera image, not a screenshot of a printed photo.
How to handle the 200KB / 2MB difference
The registration help text includes a 2MB maximum, while the Visitor Visa FAQ states 200KB for the Visitor Visa request. Which limit applies can change by visa type and application step.
For Visitor Visa / eVOA preparation, make a readable file under the practical limit when possible, then follow the latest upload message shown in your own application.
Create your photo in the browser
Prepare the photo for Indonesia eVisa directly in your smartphone or computer browser. Creating and reviewing are free.
Open the web toolWhat this tool creates
- the required face photo (for digital upload)
- the passport biographical data page (photo page) (for document upload)
Also available as an iPhone appOpen the App Store
About Shoumei
Shoumei is an independent file-preparation tool. It is not an Indonesian government, Directorate General of Immigration, embassy, or consulate service.
Always confirm the latest conditions on the official Indonesia eVisa portal.
Upload mistakes that can cause problems
Avoidable file errors can slow down an Indonesia eVisa / eVOA upload. Check these points before you submit:
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Mixing up the 200KB and 2MB limits
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.
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Glare across the passport MRZ or photo
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.
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Wrong photo dimensions
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.
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Cropped or partial passport page
Cutting off a corner, the MRZ, or the photo field means the document cannot be verified. Keep the full bio page inside the frame.
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Non-neutral background or shadows
Patterned walls, strong side light, or shadows across the face obscure facial features. Use a plain light background lit evenly from the front.
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Wrong format or heavy compression artifacts
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?
Fit the portal file-size field
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.
Frame the full passport bio page
Crop the page precisely so the MRZ, photo, and all text fields stay inside the frame and remain readable after export.
On-device processing for privacy
Your photos stay on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded to a server while you prepare the files.
Export in the accepted formats
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: shoumei.org prepares image files only. It does not submit Indonesia visa applications or choose a visa type for you.
FAQ
Is PNG allowed?
The public pages list JPG/JPEG/PNG. JPEG is usually easier to compress under 200KB while keeping a normal photo appearance.
Does the photo need text or labels inside the image?
No. Keep the image as a clean face photograph. Do not add text, borders, stickers, or document labels.
Source references
- Indonesia eVisa - Visitor Visa information Checked: 2026-07-02
- Indonesia eVisa - foreign national account registration Checked: 2026-07-02
- Directorate General of Immigration - photo format PDF Checked: 2026-07-02