South Korea Visa, K-ETA & ARC Photo 35×45mm Maker — Offline 300 DPI
Applying for a South Korean Visa (C-3, D-2, D-4, E-2, F-series, H-1), K-ETA, or Seoul Immigration Alien Registration Card (ARC / Residence Card)? Korean immigration enforces strict 35×45 mm dimensions, pure white background, and visible eyebrows/ears.
🔒 100% Client-Side Browser Privacy · Exact 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI) · 32–36 mm head height · 8-up 4×6" print sheet
中文提示：韩国旅游签/留学签 (C-3/D-2/D-4)、K-ETA 电子旅行许可及韩国出入境外国人登陆证 (ARC) 统一采用 35×45mm 白底标准（头高 3.2–3.6cm，露双眉双耳，禁戴美瞳与眼镜），一张 4×6 相纸可拼 8 张。
South Korea MOFA & Immigration (ARC / K-ETA) Photo Specifications
| Requirement | Korean Ministry of Justice / MOFA Spec | Studio Output |
|---|---|---|
| Printed Size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Crown-to-Chin Length | 32 mm – 36 mm (between 3.2 and 3.6 cm) | Calibrated green biometric bands |
| Background & Clothing | Pure white (#FFFFFF); avoid white shirts/hoodies | White-Background Boost slider |
| Eyebrows, Ears & Lenses | Eyebrows & ears visible; NO colored circle contact lenses! | True natural optical color |
| K-ETA Digital Upload | Under 100 KB / < 700×700 px aspect 35:45 | Crisp 413×531 px base PNG |
35×45mm 8-Up 4×6" Sheet Yield vs. Visa Booth & Pharmacy Pricing
| Print Option | Retail Visa Photo Service | Our 8-Up 4×6" Sheet (1800×1200 px) | Total Yield & Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFS Global / Consulate Kiosk | $15.00 – $22.00 / £12.00 (4 prints) | $0.39 CVS/Walgreens or £0.45 Boots 6×4" print | 8 exact 35×45mm prints · Save 96% |
| CVS / Walgreens Foreign Size | $16.99 (often lacks 35×45mm cutter!) | $0.39 standard 4×6" print + scissor trim ticks | Exact 413×531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Australia Post / NZ Pharmacy | A$21.95 / NZ$25.00 (4–6 prints) | A$0.25 Officeworks / Kmart 6×4" print | 8 prints · Save $20+ |
| Home A4 Glossy Sheet | N/A | 20–25 tiled 35×45mm photos on 2480×3508 px A4 | Ideal for family visa packets |
How to Prepare Korean Visa, K-ETA & Residence Card Photos
- Wear a dark collared top or crew neck (Korean immigration explicitly flags white shirts blending into white backdrops) and remove colored contact lenses, glasses, and hats.
- Brush bangs slightly aside so both eyebrows and ears are clearly visible.
- Open the 35×45mm Studio above and position your chin and crown inside the 32–36 mm green bands.
- Download the free 413×531 px digital file for K-ETA or Korea Visa Portal e-Visa, or print an 8-up 4×6" sheet for consular visa applications and your in-Korea ARC biometric appointment.
Strict Korean Immigration Photo Rules Most Applicants Miss
- Colored or circle contact lenses: South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs explicitly bans tinted/circle lenses that alter natural iris size or color because automated e-gates match iris/periocular biometrics.
- Heavy K-beauty studio retouching: Over-smoothed jawlines or enlarged eyes from portrait apps cause airport Smart Entry / ARC rejections when live face scans fail to match.
- Using an older passport's exact photo for ARC registration: Korean immigration requires a photo taken within 6 months that does NOT duplicate an old passport page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are colored contact lenses or glasses allowed in a South Korea visa photo?
No. Korean MOFA strictly prohibits colored/circle contact lenses, sunglasses, and eyeglass frames that obscure eye contours or cause flash reflections.
What size photo do I need for the Korean Alien Registration Card (ARC / Residence Card)?
Korea Immigration Service requires the exact same 35 mm x 45 mm white-background biometric photo (head length 32–36 mm) taken within the last 6 months.
How do I resize the free PNG under 100 KB for the K-ETA website?
Our 413x531 px output already stays under K-ETA's 700x700 px ceiling; simply export or save as standard 80%-quality JPEG in Preview/Paint to bring file size well under 60 KB.