K-ETA photo requirements
As of November 3, 2026, a K-ETA application for Korea takes a color JPG portrait up to 20 MB, face-on and filling 75% of the image, with no hat, scarf or sunglasses (per k-eta.go.kr, checked on Nov 3, 2026).
Korea asks for a full-face, front-view K-ETA portrait in which the face takes up 75% of the image, eyes open and on the camera.
Hats, scarves, sunglasses and other accessories are not allowed in a K-ETA portrait.
A color JPG of your face, 20 MB at most. The same limit applies to the image of your passport bio page, which the application also asks for.
On a computer you upload the file yourself; the K-ETA mobile app resizes both images for you. The K-ETA site gives no pixel dimensions.
Straight on and large: the FAQ asks for a full face, front view, taking up 75% of the image, with the eyes open and on the lens. It does not say whether that share is measured by height or by area.
Source: k-eta.go.kr
A hijab or other religious clothing worn for religious reasons is accepted, as long as the whole face from forehead to chin is clear. Hats, scarves worn as accessories and sunglasses are not.
Skip busy, brightly patterned tops: the FAQ recommends clothing with less colorful patterns.
No. The K-ETA FAQ says it does not have to be the same photo, as long as it is a color JPG up to 20 MB, face-on, without hats, scarves or sunglasses. Source: official page "Welcome - K-ETA › FAQ › Q23: Does my portrait photo (facial image) for my K-ETA application have to be the same as my passport photo?", checked on Nov 3, 2026.
A valid passport, a valid email address, an ID photo and a credit or debit card that can pay the fee. Source: official page "Welcome - K-ETA › Eligible Countries / Applicants", checked on Nov 3, 2026.
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