Thailand Passport Photo Requirements 2026
A Thai passport photo must be 40×60 mm on a plain white background. The head — from chin to crown — must be between 32 and 36 mm. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs applies these specifications to the Thai passport and visa applications. The driving licence uses a smaller 35×45 mm format. In practice, biometric photos are captured at the MFA office during passport renewal.
Documents covered
The same official specification applies to all of the following documents:
| Document | Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand Passport | 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) | |
| Thailand Visa | 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) | |
| Thailand Driving License | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
Detailed requirements
Background
Plain white. No textures, patterns, shadows, or coloured walls.
Expression and eyes
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling.
Glasses
Glasses are allowed only with clear lenses and no glare on the lenses.
Headwear
No headwear except for daily religious wear that does not cover the face.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
Digital format
For Thai e-Visa applications, digital photos are JPEG at 40×60 mm aspect ratio, minimum 600×900 pixels.
Country-specific notes
- Thailand uses an unusually tall 40×60 mm passport format.
- The MFA captures a biometric photo at the in-person renewal appointment.
Common rejection reasons
These are the most frequent reasons passport offices reject submitted photos.
- 1 Photo is 35×45 mm instead of 40×60 mm.
- 2 Background is not pure white.
- 3 Smiling or showing teeth.
- 4 Glasses cause glare on the lenses.
- 5 Photo is older than six months.
How to take it yourself in 3 steps
Plain white background
Stand 0.5 m from a pure white wall. Diffuse daylight in front, no shadow behind.
Take a neutral shot
Camera at eye level, 1.5 m away. Mouth closed, neutral expression.
Output Thai format
Photo must be 40×60 mm — taller than most. Our app outputs the correct Thai format.
Frequently asked questions
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