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South Korea K-ETA photo size and requirements
The photo rules for the South Korea K-ETA in plain words, from k-eta.go.kr. In short: digital file.
Requirements
- Digital file
- Up to 20 MB, JPEG
- Head height
- The rules give no exact head size
- Background
- Plain and even: white
- Glasses
- No glasses
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Selfies
- Not stated. A photo someone else takes is safest
- Print sheets in PassPic
- Digital file only
Source: k-eta.go.kr, last checked 14 October 2026.
“Full face, front view (75% of the image), eyes should be open”
Common mistakes
- A busy or uneven background, or one that isn't white.
- Wearing glasses.
- A smile with the mouth open, or any expression that isn't neutral.
- A file of the wrong size or type. It must be: up to 20 MB, JPEG.
- A photo that was retouched, filtered or had its background replaced.
PassPic can't measure some things, so check them yourself: glasses, head coverings and hair over the eyes.
How PassPic helps
PassPic checks your photo against these rules on your phone and marks each check Passed, Check or Fix, with a one-line tip. It crops and scales the photo to size and never changes your face or your background. Your photo is checked on your phone and never uploaded.
PassPic is coming to Google Play.
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We can't promise that any office will accept a photo; the issuing authority decides. Rules change, so read k-eta.go.kr before you send your photo. PassPic is an independent app. Not affiliated with any government.