What size is a South African passport photo?

South African passport photos must be 35mm wide by 45mm tall with a white or light grey plain background.

Can I use this for a South African visa application?

Yes. South African visa applications use the same 35×45mm biometric standard.

What is the DHA photo requirement?

The Department of Home Affairs requires a 35×45mm photo with a plain, uniform background and neutral expression.

What is the face oval guide?

The oval overlay shows the ideal face position in the frame. Zoom in or out until your face fits inside the oval — this ensures your face occupies the correct proportion of the photo.

What does Center Face do?

It automatically detects your face and centers the frame around it. Click it after uploading for the best starting position.

What does Straighten do?

It detects the angle of your eyes and rotates the image so they are perfectly level — useful for photos taken at a slight tilt.

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South African passport photos must be 35×45mm with a white or light grey background, as required by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This free tool crops and resizes your photo to DHA biometric standards — on your device.

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Photo Requirements

Size: 35×45mm
Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
Background: plain white or light grey
Full face, neutral expression, eyes open
No glasses or tinted lenses
Photo taken within the last 6 months

How to Use This Tool

Upload a front-facing photo with good lighting.
Zoom and move in until the face oval guide aligns with your face.
Click Center Face to auto-position the crop, then Straighten to level your eyes.
Make final adjustments — drag the image and fine-tune the tilt if needed.
Click Apply, then optionally Remove Background for a clean white backdrop.
Download your DHA-compliant photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a South African passport photo?: South African passport photos must be 35mm wide by 45mm tall with a white or light grey plain background.
Can I use this for a South African visa application?: Yes. South African visa applications use the same 35×45mm biometric standard.
What is the DHA photo requirement?: The Department of Home Affairs requires a 35×45mm photo with a plain, uniform background and neutral expression.
What is the face oval guide?: The oval overlay shows the ideal face position in the frame. Zoom in or out until your face fits inside the oval — this ensures your face occupies the correct proportion of the photo.
What does Center Face do?: It automatically detects your face and centers the frame around it. Click it after uploading for the best starting position.
What does Straighten do?: It detects the angle of your eyes and rotates the image so they are perfectly level — useful for photos taken at a slight tilt.

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