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South Korea passport photo requirements

Use the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea instructions as the source of truth for passport photos.

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Official resource language: Korean

Official guidance

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Korean guidance prohibits background compositing and other image editing. Use an original compliant photograph and follow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs instructions; do not assume a background-replaced result is acceptable.

View official South Korea instructions

Opens the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea website.

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