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Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn

South Africa

Skep ’n kleurfoto 35×45 mm volgens Departement van Binnelandse Sake: ligte grys of room-agtergrond, gesig 70–80% van die foto.

Druk35mm × 45mm at 300 DPI · #f0f0eb background · max 2048 KB

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Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn — key specifications

At-a-glance summary of the official South Africa photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.

Physical size35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in)
Digital size413 × 531 px (300 DPI)
Background#f0f0eb
Max file size2048 KB (JPEG)
Head coverage70–80% of photo height (ICAO-aligned)
Print sheet4x6 · 8

Vereistes

Gaan afmetings en amptelike reëls op hierdie bladsy na.

  • Druk: 35mm × 45mm
  • Digitaal: 413413px × 531531px
  • Maks. lêergrootte: 2048 KB

Onlangse foto, neutrale uitdrukking, oë oop, mond toe, geen donker getinte bril nie; professionele drukwerk aanbeveel.

Issuing authority and ICAO Doc 9303 alignment

Most countries adopt ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 as the baseline biometric-portrait standard. The spec on this page reflects the country's published implementation, including any country-specific overrides on size, background colour, or face-coverage band.

Why use this Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn tool

  • $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
  • Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
  • Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.

Common reasons Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn photos are rejected

Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.

  • wrong_size_or_head_not_29_to_34mm
  • background_not_light_grey_or_cream
  • shadows_red_eye_or_poor_print
  • expression_not_neutral
  • photo_older_than_one_month_where_required

Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn — common questions

What is the official Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn size?

The official Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.

What background color is required for a Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn?

Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn photos must be taken on a #f0f0eb background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.

How big should the face appear in a Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn photo?

The head should fill approximately 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.

Can I take a Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn photo at home?

Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.

Can I print the Suid-Afrikaanse paspoortfoto aanlyn at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?

Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.

Where we sourced these South Africa specifications

Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.

  • dha.gov.za (Department of Home Affairs — Passport & ID Photograph Specifications; mirrored PDF on sahc.org.au/pdf/dha/Passport_Photo_Requirements.pdf)

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