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Thailand Visa Photo Checker
If you're applying for a Thailand visa, check the photo requirements before submitting. Our Thailand Visa Photo Checker compares your image with the listed dimensions and background guidance in your browser. Preview the result for free; the issuing authority makes the final decision.
Thailand uses 35×45 mm passport photos with a white background. Thai passports are issued by the Department of Consular Affairs (กรมการกงสุล). Photos must show a neutral expression and the face must be centered with no glasses. Thailand requires a high-resolution photo suitable for biometric scanning. That detail matters — most consumer photo apps still ship with generic templates that ignore these specifics. Upload your image above and we'll measure dimensions, sample the background, run face detection, and tell you exactly what to fix before you submit.
Photo checking happens locally in your browser. Sharing or saving a result is a separate action you choose.
Official Thailand visa photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Thai Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Thailand visa rejection reasons
- Thailand-specific: Bringing printed photos to a Thai passport appointment — they are unused and cause confusion at the counter.
- Thailand-specific: Using the 35×45 mm European size for Thai visa applications instead of the required 2×2 inch square.
- Thailand-specific: Photos with heavy makeup that changes the facial feature outline recognised by the biometric template.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 35:45 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
- Background that looked white to your eye but reads as cream or grey to a calibrated scanner
How to pass the checker
Crop precisely to 35×45 mm
Use our free image cropper to pull the exact 35:45 ratio. Position your eyes near the upper third of the frame and leave roughly 5 mm of headroom above the hair — the proportions Thai Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects.
Re-shoot in flat, even lighting
Stand 1.5 m from a plain wall matching the required white background. Use two soft light sources (or window light through a thin curtain) on either side of your face to eliminate the shadow that triggers most Thailand rejections.
Replace the background if it's the wrong colour
If our checker flags the background, compare it with the selected specification (white). The background remover can help prepare another preview; confirm that edited photos are accepted by the authority.
Verify face coverage with the checker
Re-upload the corrected photo and compare the framing with the selected application's guidance. Requirements for head position can vary by application.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to bring a photo to a Thai passport appointment?
No. The Department of Consular Affairs captures the biometric passport photo live during the appointment. A compliant printed photo is only needed for Thai visa applications submitted at Royal Thai Embassies abroad.
What is the Thai visa photo size?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm), colour, on white background, taken within the last 6 months. Two identical prints are required, submitted with the visa application form at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate.
How accurate is this Thailand visa photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Thai Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs's review or guarantee acceptance. Always check the official instructions for your application.
Does ImageGates upload my photo to a server?
No — every check runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. That is unique among most online checkers and is why the tool also works offline once loaded.
What file formats does the checker accept for Thailand photos?
The checker accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB. Check Thai Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs's instructions for the file formats accepted by your specific application.