Philippines visa (passport-size)
Philippines
35×45 mm visa-style portrait for official online applications.
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Philippines visa (passport-size) — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Philippines photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 2048 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% of photo height (ICAO-aligned) |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 2048 KB
Recent photo, neutral expression, eyes open, even lighting; follow the issuing authority.
Department of Foreign Affairs — Philippine passport photo rules
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) — Aseana, regional, and consular offices — publishes the Philippine passport-photo standard. For new applications, photos are captured in-house; online renewals (OFWs) accept self-captured 35 × 45 mm photos with plain white background.
Why use this Philippines visa (passport-size) 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 Philippines visa (passport-size) 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.
- glasses_or_hair_obscuring_eyes
- expression_not_neutral_or_teeth_showing
- tilted_or_off_centre_pose
- shadows_or_busy_background
- earrings_or_heavy_accessories
Philippines visa (passport-size) — common questions
What is the official Philippines visa (passport-size) size?
The official Philippines visa (passport-size) 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 Philippines visa (passport-size)?
Philippines visa (passport-size) photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Philippines visa (passport-size) 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 Philippines visa (passport-size) 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 Philippines visa (passport-size) at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Philippines 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.
- dfa.gov.ph (Department of Foreign Affairs — Guidelines on Capturing your Photo: frontal pose, neutral expression, no eyeglasses, ears visible where possible)
- consular.dfa.gov.ph/guidelines-on-photo-capturing (DFA Office of Consular Affairs — same capture rules)
- warsawpe.dfa.gov.ph (DFA Foreign Service Post — passport-size photograph 35 mm × 45 mm for consular visa submissions)
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