Philippines Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Official photo size: 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 inches) at 300 DPI
Photo Specifications
Overview
Philippine passport photos follow the 35x45mm standard with a white background, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) through its consular offices and satellite processing centers. The DFA captures photos on-site during passport appointments using standardized biometric systems, and applicants cannot submit outside photos for domestic applications. For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) applying at consulates abroad, however, outside photos meeting DFA specifications are accepted, and the requirements include specific pixel dimensions for digital uploads.
Plain white background with uniform lighting and no shadows or patterns
Requirements
- Photo must be 35x45mm with the face centered and occupying 70-80% of the frame height
- Background must be plain white with uniform illumination across the entire area
- Expression must be neutral with mouth closed, eyes open, and looking directly at the camera
- No glasses, colored contact lenses, or tinted eyewear of any kind
- No earrings, piercings, or facial accessories visible in the photo
- For domestic applications at DFA offices, photos are captured on-site and cannot be substituted
- For consulate applications, digital files must be JPEG format at 480x640 pixels minimum
- Photo must be taken within the last 6 months with natural, unretouched appearance
Common Rejection Reasons
- Submitting an outside photo for a domestic DFA appointment, where on-site capture is mandatory
- Wearing glasses, earrings, or any visible facial accessories
- Background not uniformly white or containing visible shadows
- Digital file resolution below 480x640 pixels for consular applications
- Facial expression not neutral or eyes not looking directly at the camera
- Photo showing signs of digital retouching or beauty filter application
Tips
- For DFA appointments in the Philippines, wear a collared shirt in a dark color as the photo will be taken on-site
- Remove all jewelry, earrings, and piercings before arriving at the DFA office to save time
- OFWs applying at consulates should find a studio familiar with Philippine passport specifications
- Arrive at DFA with hair neatly arranged away from the face, as styling options are limited on-site
- For consulate digital submissions, ensure JPEG is at least 480x640 pixels and under the portal's file size limit
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