DFA passport and visa photos follow different size lines
Machine-readable passport (MRP) renewals at DFA commonly use 35×45 mm, while many Philippine visa and US-channel forms expect a 2×2 inch square. Rush ID and employment-contract photos add even smaller crops.
DFA consular passport photos are biometric 35×45 mm prints—similar height to Schengen but not interchangeable without checking your appointment type. Online appointment systems may ask for digital uploads with separate pixel caps.
Philippine visa applications tied to US missions or some tourist streams still describe a 51×51 mm (2×2 in) square. Another visa variant keeps 35×45 mm—your invitation letter beats forum advice.
Do not submit a 25×25 mm rush-ID crop or a 30×40 mm employment-contract photo when the form clearly states passport or visa millimetres.
Filipino community applicants abroad should confirm whether the embassy wants matte paper twins or a single JPEG—DFA and consulate desks differ by post.
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| MRP passport (DFA) | 35 × 45 mm |
| Visa (square channel) | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
| Visa (alternate) | 35 × 45 mm |
| Rush ID style | 25 × 25 mm |
| Employment contract ack. | 30 × 40 mm |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- Read the DFA appointment PDF line by line—renewal vs first-time can differ.
- For 2×2 visa squares, crop true 1:1; do not pad a 35×45 JPEG.
- Wear plain clothes; graduation togas are often rejected.
- Keep digital backups—DFA retries are easier with the original wide shot.
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Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
What size should I print?
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • 2×2 visa square sent to a 35×45 DFA passport slot
- • Rush-ID 25×25 used for MRP renewal
- • Graduation stole covering the collar line
- • Heavy beauty filter on an otherwise correct size
- • Single glossy print when two matte copies are listed
DFA passport size?
Commonly 35 × 45 mm for MRP appointments.
Visa 2×2 or 35×45?
Depends on mission and visa class—read your letter.
Can I smile?
Neutral, mouth closed for both passport and visa.
Glasses?
Tinted lenses refused; clear may be restricted.
Home photo OK?
Yes when sharp, plain background, correct crop.
How many prints?
Follow DFA count—often two identical for walk-in.
Recent photo?
About six months.
Official source?
DFA passport appointment page and embassy visa checklist.