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Indonesia Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Indonesia passport photo requirements follow ICAO biometric standards but are enforced by Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi (Directorate General of Immigration). In this guide, you can confirm the exact 51×51 mm size, 602×602 pixel output at 300 DPI, the required red background, and the fastest way to prepare a compliant image before submitting your Indonesia passport application. A key local rule to remember is: The M-Paspor app requires a JPG under 500 KB at 4×6 cm with a red background for Indonesian citizens.
Use ImageGates to resize your image to exactly 51×51 mm (602×602 px) with a red background. This guide also covers where applicants usually submit their documents, which local rules cause the most rejections, and which related country pages to compare before you apply.
Official Indonesia passport photo rules
- The M-Paspor app requires a JPG under 500 KB at 4×6 cm with a red background for Indonesian citizens.
- Applicants born in an even year use a blue background; odd year uses red — a rule unique to Indonesia.
- Live biometric capture at the Kantor Imigrasi overrides the uploaded photo, but a compliant upload is still needed to book the appointment.
Common mistakes in Indonesia passport photos
- Uploading a white-background photo — Indonesia is one of the few countries requiring red or blue.
- Confusing the year rule — Even birth years = blue; odd = red.
- Photos where the red background is over-saturated and clips to pure red instead of a mid-tone.
Passport vs visa photo differences in Indonesia
The passport photo in Indonesia is 51×51 mm, while the visa photo is 35×45 mm. That size difference is enough to trigger rejection if you upload the wrong file, so always double-check which document you are preparing. You can also compare the alternate document on the dedicated Indonesia visa photo page.
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Frequently asked questions
What colour background does an Indonesian passport photo need?
Red for applicants born in odd-numbered years and blue for applicants born in even-numbered years — a birth-year rule unique to Indonesia. The M-Paspor app rejects white and grey backgrounds regardless of quality.
What is the Indonesian passport photo size?
4×6 cm (40×60 mm) with the birth-year-dependent background. Upload as JPG under 500 KB through the M-Paspor app before booking an appointment at the Kantor Imigrasi.
What is the official passport photo size for Indonesia?
The official Indonesia passport photo size is 51×51 mm, which equals 602×602 pixels at 300 DPI.
What background is required for a Indonesia passport photo?
Indonesia passport photos require a red background with even lighting, no patterns, and no visible shadows.