South Africa South Africa Passport

Crop your photo to exactly 35 × 45 mm and download a print-ready JPEG. 35–40 × 45–50 mm.

Country or document

South Africa: South Africa Passport35 × 45 mm, 413 × 531 px

35–40 × 45–50 mm.
All sizes for South Africa

Advanced options

Resolution300 DPI is the print standard.Max file size0 (no limit)

Also make a print sheet with several copies

South Africa South Africa Passport requirements

Size: 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI). Background: Plain white or light.

35–40 × 45–50 mm.

Requirements change occasionally. Always double-check the official portal before submitting.

How to take a good photo at home

Stand about 1.5 m from a plain, light wall in daylight or with lamps on both sides to avoid shadows. Have someone take the photo at eye level with the phone held upright. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, no glasses, hat or filters. Then upload it here and drag the dashed oval over your head.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a South Africa south africa passport?

35 × 45 mm, which is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI. 35–40 × 45–50 mm.

What background colour do I need?

Plain white or light. This tool crops and resizes but does not change the background, so photograph yourself against a plain wall in good, even light.

How do I print it?

Turn on the print sheet under Advanced options to lay out several copies on a 4 × 6 inch or A4 page with cutting guides, then print at 100% scale at any photo shop or on a home printer.