South Korea · Photo requirements
South Korea ID Card Photo Requirements 2026
The Korean national ID card (jumin deungnokjeung) uses a 30×40 mm photo specification — smaller than the Korean passport. Issued at age 17 to Korean citizens. The photo is captured on-site at the Community Service Centre during the application appointment.
Quick specs
Photo size
30 × 40 mm
1.18 × 1.57 inches
Head height
Centered
chin to crown
Background
Plain white only.
Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Korea)
Key details
- Korean ID Card uses 30×40 mm — smaller than the passport.
- Issued at age 17 to Korean citizens.
- No glasses, no retouching.
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. Korean photo offices are strict about white background uniformity.
Expression and eyes
Strictly neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling.
Glasses
Glasses are not allowed in Korean biometric photos. Remove them.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
Frequently asked questions
What size for a Korean ID Card photo? +
30×40 mm — smaller than the 35×45 mm Korean passport.
Can I reuse my passport photo for the Korean ID Card? +
No — the sizes are different. The ID Card requires the smaller 30×40 mm format.
When is the Korean ID Card issued? +
At age 17 to all Korean citizens.
Are glasses allowed in the ID Card photo? +
No — same rule as all other Korean biometric photos.
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