South African passport photo size

Department of Home Affairs: 35×45 mm; chin-to-crown 29–34 mm; face 70–80% of photograph; light grey or plain cream background.

Quick answerSouth African passport photo maker online size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) at 300 DPI, equivalent to 413×531 px in JPEG.

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Size details

  • Physical: 35mm × 45mm
  • Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
  • Aspect ratio: 35:45
  • Background: #f0f0eb

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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