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Thailand e-Visa photo requirements

Thailand e-Visa photo: size and rules

As of October 27, 2026, a Thailand e-Visa photo is uploaded as a JPG or JPEG of up to 3 MB, taken within the last six months against a plain white background, facing forward (per thaievisa.go.th, checked on Oct 27, 2026).

Every visa applicant in the United States has to apply on the Thai e-Visa website, the Chicago consulate says.

Photo apps that could change how the face looks should not be used on a Thai visa picture, the Los Angeles consulate says.

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Thailand e-Visa photo at a glance

File size
Up to 3 MBthaievisa.go.th
Background
Plain whitethaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org
Taken within
The last 6 monthsthaievisa.go.th

Questions people ask

What photo file does the Thai e-Visa accept?

A .JPG or .JPEG of up to 3 MB, uploaded in the “Upload a photograph” box of the application. The Thai missions in the U.S. add that each uploaded document should be large and clear, and Los Angeles asks for a direct digital picture, not a photo of an already printed one.

Neither the portal nor the missions publish pixel dimensions, a head size or an eye line. The Chicago consulate’s general list still mentions a 2 x 2 inch color photo, so a square crop of a sharp, front-facing picture fits what is written.

Sources: thaievisa.go.th · thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org (pages 1, 2) · cgchicago.thaiembassy.org

How recent must a Thailand visa photo be?

Six months at most. The e-Visa portal lists a photograph from the last six months among the tourism visa documents, and the upload step itself warns that an unsuitable photo may lead to rejection.

Sources: thaievisa.go.th (pages 1, 2)

What background does a Thai e-Visa photo need?

Plain, blank and white, with the face turned straight to the camera, says the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles. It also asks applicants to skip photo apps that alter the face.

Make sure the face is neither tiny nor cropped too tight, and not blurry or pixelated: those are the problems Los Angeles names.

Source: thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org

Can I still apply for a Thai visa on paper in the U.S.?

No. The Thai consulates in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago say every applicant in the United States applies on thaievisa.go.th, with no mail, walk-in or drop-off; only the Thailand Elite visa is handled outside the portal.

No printed photo is part of the application: you create an account, fill in the form, upload the passport page, the photo and the supporting documents, and pay the fee. The e-Visa confirmation comes back by email.

Sources: cgchicago.thaiembassy.org · thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org · newyork.thaiembassy.org · thaievisa.go.th

Common reasons a photo is turned down

  1. Los Angeles lists the photo problems to avoid: a face that is blurry, pixelated, too small or too large, or a picture older than six months. thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org
  2. The first reason the Chicago consulate gives for a denied visa request is uploading documents and a photo that are not ready. cgchicago.thaiembassy.org

Every rule, with its source

Size and head position

  • Among its general visa requirements, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago still lists one passport-sized 2 x 2 inch color photo taken from the front. cgchicago.thaiembassy.org

Background

  • The Los Angeles consulate wants the visa picture taken within six months against a plain, blank, white background. thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org

Glasses, head coverings and clothing

How recent

  • The Thai e-Visa portal lists a photograph from the last six months among the required documents for a tourism visa. thaievisa.go.th
  • Thailand’s e-Visa form warns that a photo older than six months, or otherwise unsuitable, can get the visa request rejected. thaievisa.go.th

Editing and filters

  • Photo apps that could change how the face looks should not be used on a Thai visa picture, the Los Angeles consulate says. thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org

Digital file

  • In the photo step of the Thai e-Visa form, the upload box takes only .JPG or .JPEG files of up to 3 MB, as shown in the Foreign Ministry’s user manual. thaievisa.go.th
  • Thai missions in the U.S. ask for every tourist visa document, the photo included, to be uploaded as a large, clear JPEG or PDF no bigger than 3 MB. thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org
  • The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles asks applicants not to upload a picture taken of an already printed photo. thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org

Where photos come from

  • Every visa applicant in the United States has to apply on the Thai e-Visa website, the Chicago consulate says. cgchicago.thaiembassy.org
  • Thai consulates in the U.S. no longer take visa paperwork by mail, walk-in or drop-off; the application goes through thaievisa.go.th. thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org
  • Only the Thailand Elite visa is left outside the e-Visa portal, according to the Thai consulate in New York. newyork.thaiembassy.org
  • On thaievisa.go.th the steps are an account, the form, the supporting uploads and the fee, and the approved e-Visa arrives by email. thaievisa.go.th

Who reviews the photo

  • Consular officers at the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington may ask for more documents and can turn down an application without giving a reason. washingtondc.thaiembassy.org
  • The Thai e-Visa site is run by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. thaievisa.go.th

FAQ

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for a short trip to Thailand?

Not for tourism of up to 30 days. Since September 15, 2026, U.S. citizens can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days under the visa exemption rule, provided they meet its conditions, according to the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, which sends everyone else to thaievisa.go.th to check whether a visa is required. Source: official page "Visa Information — Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C.", checked on Oct 27, 2026.

What size limit applies to the other Thai e-Visa uploads?

The same 3 MB. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington asks for supporting documents as large, clear JPEG or PDF files that do not exceed 3 MB. Source: official page "Visiting or staying with family residing in Thailand (less than 60 days) — Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C.", checked on Oct 27, 2026.

Who decides whether my Thai e-Visa photo is acceptable?

The consular officers of the Thai embassy or consulate that covers your state, who can ask for more documents or refuse an application. No photo service, SelfieToPassport included, can promise that a photo will be accepted. Source: official page "Visa Information — Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C.", checked on Oct 27, 2026.

Is SelfieToPassport the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai e-Visa)?

No. SelfieToPassport is not affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai e-Visa) or any other government agency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai e-Visa) publishes the photo rules for free at thaievisa.go.th; this page links to each one.

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Where this information comes from

Every rule on this page comes from a page published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai e-Visa), read on the date shown. We rewrite each rule in plain words and link to the page it came from. Each rule has a review deadline; one that passes it without a new check comes off the page.

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