Photo requirements at a glance
Official specification summary for this document, verified against the issuing authority's requirements.
- Pixel size
- 530x690 px
- Resolution
- 1 DPI
- Background
- In color
- Head height
- 75 %
- File format
- JPEG
- Glasses
- not allowed
- Expression
- Neutral, eyes open, mouth closed
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South Korea K-ETA Photo Maker
Applying for the South Korea K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) requires a suitable photo. The South Korean government wants a 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm) shot that satisfies certain technical and aesthetic criteria. Any variation from these criteria could result in processing delays or application denial.
PhotoGov helps you produce a K-ETA photo that exactly fits South Korea's criteria. Whether digitally or printed, upload a selfie or photo and we will automatically resize, crop, and improve it to satisfy the required requirements for simple submission.
Get photo for: South Korea K-ETA
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Check this box if health issues affect your photo — a medical certificate is required.
Compliance
Human Photo Verification
A compliance expert reviews your photo and provides a report. 99.2% approval rate.
Print sheet (multiple copies)
2x2 in · 300 dpi · JPEG · United States
Batch processing — process multiple photos at once
0 loadedUpload several photos; they are all cropped to the current document size using the same background & adjustments, then downloaded together as a ZIP.
Why Use Our K-ETA Photo Service from South Korea?
Automatically changes
Automatically resizes your photo to 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)
Removes shadows and guarantees
Removes shadows and guarantees a plain white or light-colored background
Image Enhancement
For best clarity, changes in lighting, sharpness, and contrast
Full Compliance
Meets the South Korean K-ETA picture criteria
South Korea K-ETA Photo Criteria
K-ETA's photo must to follow South Korean immigration's official criteria. To prevent rejections, your photo should fulfill the following technical and visual criteria.
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 4.5 cm (35 x 45 mm) |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Digital submissions | less than 1 MB |
| Background Color | White or light-colored (plain) |
| Print-ready | Indeed, for consular in-person submission |
Example photos:
Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos
*Data from government agencies
Guidelines for Appearance
Technical requirements if you are going to process the photo yourself through Photoshop or other services:
Face Expression
Neutral: no smiling or frowning
Head Location
Straight and looking forward, centered in the picture
Face Coverage
Should cover 70–80% of the height of the photo
Spectacles
Not permitted unless medically required
Head Covers
Should not hide facial features; allowed only for religious or medical reasons
Clothing
Dark, solid-colored clothes advised; stay away from white tops.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Your South Korea K-ETA Photo
Choose the Document Type
Select "South Korea K-ETA Photo - 3.5x4.5 cm" from PhotoGov.net.
Snap Your Picture
A digital camera or your phone will do. Stand 1.5–2 meters from a plain white or light-colored backdrop. Make sure there are no shadows and consistent illumination.
Send the Picture
Send your photo to PhotoGov. Ensure your face is well-lit and expression neutral.
Resize & Optimize Automatically
The photo is automatically resized to 3.5x4.5 cm, background cleaned, and brightness and sharpness changed by our platform.
Download and Send
Prepare your file for online submission or print it for in-person use.
Best Practices for Your K-ETA Photo from South Korea
Avoid severe shadows by using gentle, natural light or indirect artificial illumination.
Stand against a solid white or light-colored wall. Stay away from background distractions.
Make sure your head is facing straight ahead and in the middle. The height of the picture should be mostly 70–80% your face.
Wear dark, solid hues. Steer clear of tops in white or vivid hues.
How to take your own South Korea K-ETA photo
If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect K-ETA photo yourself:
1. Take a picture of yourself
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
3. Receive your Passport Photo
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
Common Errors to Avoid
Using a passport photo instead of the necessary 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 millimeter) size
Wearing head coverings or eyewear that block the face unless for religious or medical reasons.
Background with shadows, patterns, or objects
Underexposure or overexposure of the photograph
Not facing the camera straight on or tilting
PhotoGov guarantees your photo is compliant by automatically finding and fixing these problems.
Extra Compliance Advice
Avoid digital changes to facial characteristics
Make sure the picture is clear, not pixelated or blurry
The face should take up 70–80% of the height of the picture
Digital submission: JPEG or PNG, under 1 MB
Submission & Printing Policies
For In-Person Submission: Print your photo on high-quality matte or glossy photo paper in the precise 3.5x4.5 centimeter size.
Upload the photo to the K-ETA web system for digital submission. Make sure the file is under the size restrictions and in JPEG or PNG format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Olia Potiagaeva, Managing Editor Reviewed by the PhotoGov Editorial Team ★ 4.8 / 5.0 Google Checked against Republic of Korea
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Against the Republic of Korea specification, so the template never falls behind a rule change. Last checked: 12.10.2026.
→ Official Government SourcesOn this page:
- Get photo for: South Korea K-ETA
- Why Use Our K-ETA Photo Service from South Korea?
- South Korea K-ETA Photo Criteria
- Example photos:
- Guidelines for Appearance
- Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Your South Korea K-ETA Photo
- How to take your own South Korea K-ETA photo
- Extra Compliance Advice
- Frequently Asked Questions
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