Thailand Visa Photo Requirements 2026
Complete guide to thailand visa photo specifications, size, background, and compliance rules. Updated 2026-01-10.
Thailand visa photos must be 35x45mm with a plain white background, and the image must be a full-colour photograph with both ears visible. Glasses are not recommended, as reflections or glare may cause the photo to be rejected during processing. Digital submissions require 600x750 pixels at 300 DPI in JPEG format, with file sizes between 50 KB and 5 MB. These standards are set by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and apply to tourist, business, education, and all other visa categories. PassportPic produces MFA-compliant photos from your selfie in seconds, backed by our 100% acceptance guarantee.
Photo Specifications
| Photo Size | 35mm x 45mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 600 x 750 pixels |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Background Colour | White |
| Head Size | 60-70% of frame height |
| File Format | JPEG |
| File Size | 50 KB - 5 MB |
| Document Type | Visa |
Photo Requirements
Facial Expression
Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking at camera
Glasses
Not recommended
Head Covering
Not allowed unless for religious reasons
Additional Requirements
- Photo must be taken within the last 6 months
- White background required
- Full frontal view of the face with both ears visible
- Must be a colour photograph, not black and white
- Photo should be printed on quality photo paper if submitted physically
- Used for tourist, business, and education visa applications
Common Rejection Reasons
Wrong background
The background must be white — plain and uniform, with no patterns, textures, shadows, or other people visible. Stand about half a metre in front of the wall so your body does not cast a shadow onto it.
Head the wrong size or off-centre
Your head must occupy 60-70% of the frame height, centred, facing the camera square-on. Arm's-length selfies usually fail this measurement — have someone take the photo from 1.2–2 metres away, or use a tool that crops to the specification automatically.
Glasses problems
The rule for Thailand Visa photos: not recommended. Glare, tinted lenses, or frames covering the eyes are among the most common causes of rejected photos worldwide.
Wrong expression
Required: neutral expression, mouth closed, looking at camera. Smiling with visible teeth, raised eyebrows, or a tilted head can fail automated biometric checks.
Shadows or uneven lighting
Light must fall evenly across your whole face — no shadows on the face or the background, no glare or red-eye from flash. Face a window or place two light sources at 45° either side of your face.
Wrong size or file format
Prints must measure exactly 35mm x 45mm; digital submissions need 600x750 pixels in JPEG format. A photo that looks fine but is sized or compressed wrong is rejected automatically.
For the full list with fixes, read the 12 most common passport photo rejection reasons, or follow our step-by-step at-home photo guide to avoid them from the start.
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Last updated
2026-01-10