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South Africa Passport & Visa Photo Requirements 2026

Official sizes, background colors, and guidelines for 3 document types

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Passport Size
35×45mm
Digital Size
413×531px
Resolution
300 DPI
Background
Plain white
Documents
3 types

South Africa passport photo size:

35×45 mm (413×531 pixels), 300 DPI, plain white. Face centered, neutral expression, no glasses.

South Africa visa photo: 35×45mm.

Source: Home Affairs

All South Africa Photo Document Types

Document TypeSize (mm)Digital (px)BackgroundDPI
Passport35 × 45413 × 531Plain white300
Smart ID Card35 × 45413 × 531Plain white300
Visa35 × 45413 × 531Plain white300

Detailed Requirements

Passport — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
Smart ID Card — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
Visa — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months

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