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Philippine Passport Photo Requirements — DFA Guide

Getting a Philippine passport or renewing an existing one through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)? The photo requirements are strict — wrong dimensions, format, or background can delay your application. This guide covers the official DFA passport photo requirements and how to prepare your photo for free and privately.

DFA Passport Photo Specifications

Parameter	Requirement
Size	4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (≈ 531 × 413 px at 300 DPI)
File Format	JPEG (.jpg)
Background	White, plain (no patterns or shadows)
Photo Age	Taken within the last 6 months
Pose	Front-facing, head centred
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Eyeglasses	Not allowed
Earrings/Accessories	Not allowed
Head Coverings	Only for religious purposes

Step-by-Step: Prepare Your Passport Photo

1. Take the photo — Use your phone camera against a clean white wall. Use natural light — stand facing a window. Ask someone to take the photo for you, or use a timer.
2. Remove accessories — Take off eyeglasses, earrings, and any headwear (except religious head coverings).
3. Crop correctly — Crop the photo to show your head and the top of your shoulders. Your face should be centred and take up about 70% of the frame.
4. Open WebConverter — Go to the Image to JPEG converter.
5. Convert to JPEG — Drop your photo in. Converts from HEIC (iPhone), PNG, WebP, or any format to JPEG. All processing happens on your device.
6. Download and use — Save the JPEG and upload it to the DFA passport application portal.

DFA Photo Guidelines — Do's and Don'ts

Do's

• Use a recent photo (within 6 months)
• Face the camera directly
• Keep eyes open and looking at the camera
• Use a plain white background
• Wear a shirt with visible collar
• Make sure lighting is even with no shadows

Don'ts

• Don't wear eyeglasses (this is a strict DFA requirement)
• Don't wear earrings or facial piercings
• Don't smile with teeth showing
• Don't use beauty filters or editing apps
• Don't wear a uniform or costume
• Don't use a coloured background

New Passport vs Renewal

The photo requirements are the same for new passport applications and passport renewals. Whether you're applying at a DFA office, a consular office abroad, or through the online appointment system, the 4.5cm × 3.5cm white-background JPEG specification applies.

For online appointments through the DFA Passport Appointment System, you'll need to upload a digital photo meeting these requirements during the application process.

Why Use WebConverter?

• 100% Private — Your passport photo is a sensitive document. WebConverter processes it entirely on your device — no upload to any server, ever.
• Saves Mobile Data — Walang upload, walang data na gagamitin. The conversion happens locally on your phone.
• iPhone HEIC Support — iPhone cameras save photos in HEIC format. WebConverter converts HEIC to JPEG instantly.
• Works Offline — After loading the page once, the converter works kahit walang internet.
• Free, Walang Bayad — No sign-up, no watermark, no limits on conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Philippine passport photo size?

The Philippine passport photo size is 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (approximately 531 × 413 pixels at 300 DPI). The DFA requires a white background, front-facing pose, and JPEG format for online applications.

What are the DFA passport photo requirements?

DFA requires a 4.5cm × 3.5cm photo with white background, taken within the last 6 months. The photo must show full face with neutral expression, no eyeglasses, no earrings, and no accessories that obscure the face.

Can I convert my passport photo without uploading it online?

Yes. WebConverter converts your photo entirely on your device — no file is ever uploaded. This keeps your identity photo completely private and means zero data usage.