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Republic of Korea Passport - Online Reissue (Digital Upload)

The Republic of Korea online photo-file rules apply to passport reissue applicants who previously received an electronic passport; first-time applications are excluded. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

The online guide permits JPG/JPEG files up to 500 KB and gives an upload range of 395–431 px wide by 507–550 px high. It does not state a minimum file size. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

The guide recommends 413 × 531 px and 300 dpi; recommendations are separate from the permitted upload range. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

The national guide specifies a 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm photo and a 3.2–3.6 cm head length measured from the top of the head, excluding hair, to the chin. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Republic of Korea Passport - Online Reissue (Digital Upload) source-backed photo requirements, examples, retake guidance, and local privacy notes. For online Republic of Korea passport reissue only, and only for applicants who previously received an electronic passport. First-time electronic-passport applications are excluded. This tool keeps the uploaded file unchanged and cannot guarantee acceptance. Use this as local guidance, then verify current official instructions before submitting.

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Minimum image
at least 395 x 507 pixels, up to 431 x 550 pixels
Background
white; plain
File size
maximum 500 KB
Editing
The official guide requires the actual holder to be shown without modification. This flow provides an unchanged original-file download and no editing or crop controls.
Dataset version
e6a3cf1a
Field verification
2026-10-27
Output
Digital upload

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Scope and limitations

Official Sources

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Full photo specifications

RequirementPublished rule and evidence
Document and applicant scope

For online Republic of Korea passport reissue only, and only for applicants who previously received an electronic passport. First-time electronic-passport applications are excluded. This tool keeps the uploaded file unchanged and cannot guarantee acceptance.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Output type

Digital upload

Official image dimensions

413 x 531 pixels

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Background

The captured national guide requires a uniform white background with no ink marks or border. A separate shadow rule was not recorded.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Pose and framing

Use the unchanged uploaded original file; this flow does not crop or re-encode it.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Eyes and eye-line

No numeric eye-line distance was published on the captured official pages.

Additional requirements

Photo must be taken within six months before the passport application. The national photo guide specifies 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm and head length of 3.2–3.6 cm, measured from the top of the head (excluding hair) to the chin; the published unit is centimeters. The online guide recommends 413 × 531 px and 300 dpi; the allowed upload range is 395–431 px wide × 507–550 px high. JPG/JPEG only; maximum file size 500 KB. No minimum file size is stated in the captured guide. Use an unchanged photo of the actual holder; this flow does not crop, edit, or re-encode the uploaded file. The official system precheck does not guarantee passport issuance or photo acceptance.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division sourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division sourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Digital file requirements

JPG/JPEG, maximum 500 KB. Allowed dimensions are 395–431 px wide and 507–550 px high. The guide does not state a minimum file size. 413 × 531 px and 300 dpi are recommendations.

Editing policy

The official guide requires the actual holder to be shown without modification. This flow provides an unchanged original-file download and no editing or crop controls.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Nearest-page comparison

The Korea online reissue page has a different portal scope, JPG/JPEG and 500 KB file limit, permitted pixel range and recommendation, centimeter-based head-length rule, and white-only background than the Canada online renewal page.

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Compare with Canada Passport - Digital Upload (Original File Required)

Photo rejection risks

These source-based risks are unranked by the issuing authority.

  • Non-white or digitally altered background
  • Head length outside the stated range, including after portal precheck
  • Reused photo that is low-resolution or blurred
  • Face distorted by image editing
  • Colored contacts or tinted glasses

Local print price example

No published price example verified. General print prices vary by provider and location.

Field-level source evidence

Each listed excerpt supports the named artifact fields. Translations are labeled and are not represented as official English text.

Examples

  • Minimum digital image size: at least 395 x 507 pixels, up to 431 x 550 pixels Digital upload for Republic of Korea Passport - Online Reissue (Digital Upload).
  • Background example: white.
  • File examples: JPG, JPEG, maximum 500 KB.

Retake Guidance

  • Use a plain background (white) with even front lighting.
  • Keep the face centered, phone level, and shoulders square to the camera.
  • Retake instead of using filters, retouching, portrait mode, background replacement, or AI alteration when the source warns against edits.
  • The official guide requires the actual holder to be shown without modification. This flow provides an unchanged original-file download and no editing or crop controls.

Data Flow

No photo bytes leave this browser for the local capture, validation, crop, report, and download flow unless you explicitly choose a future upload feature.

FAQs

Can I crop or edit the photo here?

No. The official guide requires an unmodified photo of the actual holder. This flow keeps the uploaded file unchanged and has no crop or edit controls.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

What file should I upload for online reissue?

Use a JPG/JPEG file no larger than 500 KB, with dimensions inside the published range of 395–431 px wide and 507–550 px high. The guide does not state a minimum file size.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source

Does a successful local check or portal precheck guarantee acceptance?

No. The issuing authority warns that a mismatch may stop submission or lead to rejection; even its precheck is not a guarantee of issuance.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Passport Division source