South Africa - Passport Requirements
Official guide with instant photo creation
Photo Specifications:
- Dimensions: 35x45mm
- Face Height: 65-75% of photo
- Eye Position: 30-40% from top
- Background: White/Light colored
- Quantity Required: 2 photos
Expression & Pose:
- neutral expression required
- Eyes open and clearly visible
- Face directly toward camera
- No shadows on face or background
Photo taken within 6 months, 600+ DPI resolution, professional printing on high-quality paper, no digital manipulation
Take or Upload Your Photo
Use a high-quality camera or smartphone in good lighting. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression.
AI Processing
Our AI automatically detects your face and adjusts sizing to meet official requirements.
Download & Print
Get your compliant photo in multiple formats ready for printing or digital submission.
- Wearing glasses (unless medically necessary)
- Smiling with teeth showing
- Incorrect head positioning or size
- Poor lighting creating shadows
- Using old photos (older than 6 months)
AI-powered photo creation with instant compliance verification
Drag and drop your photo here, or click to select
Quality Requirements:
- • Minimum 600x600 pixels resolution
- • File size: 100KB - 10MB
- • Formats: JPG, PNG, HEIC
- • Sharp, well-lit, high quality image
No registration required • Instant download
What are the exact requirements for South Africa - Passport?
South Africa - Passport must follow international ICAO standards with specific requirements including 35x45mm, neutral expression, proper face positioning (65-75% of photo height), and white background. The photo must be recent (within 6 months) and show clear facial features.
How does your AI ensure compliance with South Africa requirements?
Our AI uses advanced computer vision to automatically detect facial features, measure proportions, validate eye positioning, check background colors, and ensure all specifications match the official South Africa government requirements for Passport photos.
Can I use this photo for other South Africa documents?
This photo is specifically formatted for Passport applications. Different document types may have different size requirements. Check our other South Africa document photo pages for specific requirements.
What if my photo is rejected?
Our photos are designed to meet all official requirements. If your photo is rejected due to compliance issues (not printing quality), we provide support to help create a replacement photo at no additional cost.