Home › Visa Photo Size › Indonesia
Indonesia Visa Photo Size & Requirements
Indonesia visa 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 35×45 mm size, 413×531 pixel output at 300 DPI, the required white background, and the fastest way to prepare a compliant image before submitting your Indonesia visa 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 35×45 mm (413×531 px) with a white 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 visa 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 visa 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.
Visa vs passport photo differences in Indonesia
The visa photo in Indonesia is 35×45 mm, while the passport photo is 51×51 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 passport photo page.
Popular countries
United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomIndiaSchengen Zone
Related countries
Malaysia (35×45 mm)Singapore (35×45 mm)Philippines (51×51 mm)
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 visa photo size for Indonesia?
The official Indonesia visa photo size is 35×45 mm, which equals 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI.
What background is required for a Indonesia visa photo?
Indonesia visa photos require a white background with even lighting, no patterns, and no visible shadows.