Philippines e-Visa Photo Size: 2 × 2 Inches (51 × 51 mm)
Official rules: 2 × 2 inch, up to 5 MB, background: plain and light-coloured. Source: evisa.gov.ph, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Philippines e-Visa photo size at a glance
The Philippines e-Visa photo is 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), uploaded as a JPG or PNG file up to 5 MB, on a plain and light-coloured background.
| Printed size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 50.8 × 50.8 mm · 5.08 × 5.08 cm · 2 × 2 in · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI · 1200 × 1200 px at 600 DPI · ratio 1:1 (square) |
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated in pixels; square 2 × 2 inch photo |
| File size | Up to 5 MB |
| Background | Plain and light-coloured |
| Head size | 50% to 80% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Source | evisa.gov.ph |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Philippines e-Visa photo
The Philippine e-Visa is for foreign nationals coming for business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, conferences and similar purposes. You apply on evisa.gov.ph from a computer or phone, and the visa is no longer fixed into your passport. A spouse, minor child, parent or sibling who cannot apply on their own can have a family member apply for them, who then uploads proof of the relationship. You are called for an interview only if the visa officer asks for one.
The photo goes in at the "Upload ICAO Photo" step. The list there asks for a 2 × 2 inch photo no more than 6 months old, showing your head and part of your shoulders, with the face (forehead to chin) at 70 to 80% of the photo or one inch high. A photo where over- or under-exposure makes the skin too dark or too light is not acceptable, and red eye, shadows, ink marks, creases and lines are ruled out. Prescription glasses must be clear and thin-framed, without flash reflection. Head coverings are only for religious reasons, with your face shown from chin to forehead and both edges visible.
Sources, checked 5 Oct 2026: Philippine e-Visa (evisa.gov.ph) and e-Visa FAQs.
How to make your Philippines e-Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (plain and light-coloured). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Philippines e-Visa photo?
The photo is 2 × 2 inches. The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 600 × 600 pixel file that fits every other rule.
How big is a 2x2 picture for the Philippines e-Visa in cm and pixels?
2 × 2 inches is 50.8 × 50.8 mm or 5.08 × 5.08 cm, a square. Printed at 300 DPI it is 600 × 600 pixels, and at 600 DPI 1200 × 1200 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
What file size does the Philippines e-Visa photo need to be?
Up to 5 MB. SafeResize checks the size before you download, and keeps it inside the limit whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.
What background colour does the Philippines e-Visa photo need?
Plain and light-coloured. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
How big should my head be in the Philippines e-Visa photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 50% to 80% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
Can I wear glasses in my Philippines e-Visa photo?
The official rules say: Clear, thin-framed prescription glasses OK, no glare.
Is the Philippines e-Visa photo the same for Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants?
Yes. The photo rules on evisa.gov.ph do not change with nationality, so Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants follow the same ones. Which visa you can apply for does depend on your nationality, and a visa centre in your country may add its own checklist.
What else do the Philippines e-Visa photo rules say?
Taken in the last 6 months. Close-up of head and part of shoulders, straight and centred. Eyes open, neutral expression. Face (forehead to chin) 70–80% of the photo or 1 inch high. Clear, thin-framed prescription glasses OK, no glare. Religious head covering only if full face shows. Even light, no red-eye, no other people or objects.
Which file format should I use?
JPG or PNG. SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Source: evisa.gov.ph, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
More tools for this photo
- Resize a photo to 2 × 2 inches (600 × 600 pixels) the same size from any photo, without the face guide
- Passport photo 4 × 6 template several copies on one 4 × 6 inch print
- Compress an image to 5 MB for a photo you already have
- Check my file test your file against these rules before you upload it
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