2026 Korea Passport / ID Card

Neutral expression, mouth closed. Glasses allowed (watch for lens glare and frame obstruction). Hair must not cover forehead.

3.5 × 4.5cm Uniform white Within 6 months 300 DPI

3.2-3.6cm (crown to chin)

3.5cm

4.5cm

Detailed Requirements

😐Neutral expression, mouth closed

👓Glasses allowed (watch for lens glare and frame obstruction)

💇Hair must not cover forehead

✅ Acceptable Photo

Front-facing · Neutral · White BG

❌ Rejected Photo

Tilted · Shadow · Hair

Does the passport photo background have to be white?

Yes, a solid white background is required. Shadows or patterns will cause rejection.

Can I wear glasses in a passport photo?

For Korea, glasses are allowed but watch for lens glare and frame obstruction. For Japan, removing glasses is strongly recommended.

Can I take a passport photo by myself?

Yes, as long as it meets the specifications. MONKOS AI automatically removes the background and crops to the correct size.

Background removal · Crop · Retouch in one step