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.
Checked: 2026-07-08
The photo conditions to check first
- 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 portrait at the standard size is useful for both, but the final instruction comes from the mission handling your application.
- Natural-color portrait
- The official frame size
- 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 Korea visa version rather than stretching or cropping the K-ETA square file.
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About official sources
The photo preparation information is based on public K-ETA guidance, Korea immigration notices, Korea visa e-Form document guidance, and Korea Visa Portal references. The content focuses 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.
Photo conditions that can cause problems
These failures tend to come from ordinary image problems, not complicated visa rules.
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Oversized file
A phone photo can be several MB. Resize first, then compress, so the face remains sharp under the limit.
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Wrong photo type
Do not upload a print sheet, a passport scan, or a photo of a printed photo when the portal expects a portrait file.
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Weak identity visibility
Shadows, glare, heavy filters, hair over the eyes, or a tilted face can make identity confirmation harder.
Where the app helps
K-ETA crop
Exports a 600 x 600 px JPG for K-ETA-style upload limits.
On-device privacy
Photo processing happens on the iPhone; the app does not upload your image to a server.
Separate Korea visa route
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.
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 photo 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