South Africa Passport Photo Size and Requirements
South African passports require a 35 x 45 mm photo on a plain white or off-white background. Use this tool to crop and resize your photo to meet Department of Home Affairs requirements.
Size35 × 45 mm
Pixels (300 DPI)413 × 531 px
BackgroundWhite or off-white
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
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South Africa passport photo requirements
- 35 x 45 mm
- Plain white or off-white background
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Face centred and fully visible
- Eyes open and looking at camera
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- No glasses
- No head coverings (religious exceptions apply)
Frequently asked questions
- South African passport photos must be 35 x 45 mm in portrait format with a white or off-white background.
- You can prepare a photo at home but it must meet all Department of Home Affairs requirements to be accepted.