Thailand Visa Photo Requirements: What are the Specific Photo Requirements to Apply for a Thai Visa?

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Updated January 2025

For those seeking a Thailand e-visa, Wego breaks down the essentials for you.

Thailand visa photo requirements 2025

In order to ensure that the photograph is suitable for use on a visa application, applicants must provide a recent photo not older than 6 months.

Thailand visa photo requirements size

The photo size per the official rules for a standard Thai visa applied at VFS or the Thai embassy – 3.5 x 4.5 cm (1.3 x 1.77 inches). 

The size of the photo for Thailand visa on arrival purposes – 4 x 6 cm (1.5 x 2.3 inches). 

Thailand visa photo specifications

The following are the specifications of the Thailand visa photo that must be adhered to by visa applicants. Non-compliance may result in the rejection of their visa applications. The general requirements for the Thailand visa photo are:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months.
• The photo must be in color.
• The photo background must be white,
• The visa holder’s eye and face are clearly visible and in the center of the photograph.
• The photo must show the applicant’s entire head, displaying the top of the head to the bottom of the chin.
• The applicant’s head should fill up to 70% of the photo. The photograph must be printed on photographic paper.
• If applying for a Thailand visa on arrival or e-visa, the photo should be in JPEG format.
• The uploaded file size should not exceed 1024 KB, and the minimum file dimension should be 500 x 352 pixels.
• The minimum resolution of the photo should be 1200 dpi.

Attire of the applicant

• Though the dress will not be prominently visible, applicants are still advised to dress appropriately
• Headwear is allowed only for religious purposes. In such cases, the face should be fully visible from the chin to the forehead.
• No shadows should be visible on the face
• Prescription glasses are permitted, but applicants must ensure there is no flash reflection

Expression of the applicant

• The applicant should have their eyes open, and no teeth should be visible
• The applicant can slightly smile or have a neutral expression on their face. Additionally, the applicant’s head orientation is important
• The applicant’s head should be in the center of the photograph, looking directly at the camera. The eyes and any facial features should be clearly visible, and no hair falling on the applicant’s face

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