Philippines Visa Photo Requirements 2026
A Philippine visa photo uses the same 45×45 mm square format as the Philippine passport — plain white background, head 27–35 mm. The Department of Foreign Affairs applies this specification across tourist (9A), business, and student visa categories. For consulate visa applications, two identical printed photos are typically required.
Key details
- Same 45×45 mm square specification across all Philippine visa categories.
- Two identical printed photos typically required for consulate visa applications.
- Some Philippine consulates capture a digital photo at the visa appointment.
Shared rules with the country overview
These apply to every document this country issues — see the full breakdown on the country page.
Background
Plain white only. No off-white, no patterns, no shadows.
Expression and eyes
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling.
Glasses
Glasses are not allowed in Philippine passport photos as of recent DFA guidelines. Remove them for the photo.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months and must reflect your current appearance.
Frequently asked questions
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