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Philippine visa photo size and requirements
The photo rules for the Philippine visa in plain words, from philippineembassy-dc.org. In short: 2 × 2 in print.
Note: Check the photo rules with your consulate before you print.
Requirements
- Printed photo
- 50.8 × 50.8 mm (2 × 2 in)
- 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
- How recent
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Print sheets in PassPic
- 4 × 6 in, 10 × 15 cm, A4, Letter
Source: philippineembassy-dc.org, last checked 14 October 2026.
“One recent 2” x 2” color photo (taken within the last six months)”
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.
- An old photo. It must be taken in the last 6 months.
- 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.
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We can't promise that any office will accept a photo; the issuing authority decides. Rules change, so read philippineembassy-dc.org before you send your photo. PassPic is an independent app. Not affiliated with any government.