Thai photo requirements
For Thai passports and for visa applications to Thailand:
- Size: 35 × 45mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm), portrait.
- Colour only — black and white photographs are not accepted.
- Background: plain white.
- Face coverage: 70–80% of the frame, roughly 32–36mm chin to crown.
- Taken within the last 6 months.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, no hair covering the eyebrows or eyes.
- Usually two identical copies for a paper application.
Thai e-Visa uploads
Applications through the Thai e-Visa system want a digital file rather than a print. The dimensions are the same 7:9 ratio, and 413 × 531 pixels satisfies it comfortably; some consulates ask for a larger file, in which case scale both numbers proportionally rather than changing the shape.
If the portal imposes a byte limit, set your dimensions first and then compress to the limit, so the shape stays correct.
Two photos, identical
Paper applications typically require two identical photographs. Resize once and print twice from the same file — two separately cropped photos will differ slightly and can be queried.
Print at 100% scale with any "fit to page" option disabled, or the physical measurement will be off even though the file is correct.
Frequently asked questions
- What size photo for a Thai visa?
- 35 × 45mm, which is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI. The same size applies to Thai passports.
- Can I use a black and white photo?
- No. Thai authorities require colour photographs.
- How much of the photo should my face fill?
- 70–80% of the frame height, about 32–36mm from chin to crown on a 45mm-tall photo.
Sources & disclaimer
The specifications on this page were taken from the sources below on the dates shown:
- Royal Thai Government — Thai e-Visa official portal — checked October 2026
Please verify before you submit. Government photo requirements change without notice and are not always announced — India replaced its 2 × 2 inch passport photo standard in February 2026, for instance. The information here reflects those sources as of the dates given and may since have become out of date, and requirements can also differ between individual embassies and consulates. It is provided for general guidance only, with no warranty of accuracy or completeness, and Instant Image Resizer accepts no liability for rejected applications, fees or other losses arising from its use. Always confirm the current requirements with the issuing government authority before submitting your application.