Official sizes, background colors, and guidelines for 3 document types
South Africa passport photo size:
35×45 mm (413×531 pixels), 300 DPI, plain white. Face centered, neutral expression, no glasses.
South Africa visa photo: 35×45mm.
| Document Type | Size (mm) | Digital (px) | Background | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
| Smart ID Card | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
| Visa | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | Plain white | 300 |
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South Africa passport photos must be 35×45mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI). Plain white.
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Visa photos for South Africa have specific size requirements. Check the document table above for exact dimensions per visa type.