Should I use 35×45 mm or 2×2 for a Philippines visa?

It depends on the receiving mission. Our catalog defaults to 35×45 mm; if your checklist says 2×2 inch, use the US 2×2 template instead and confirm with the consulate.

Does PicsForm certify DFA photos?

No — we map catalog requirements only. DFA or the consulate decides acceptance.

🇵🇭 Philippines

Philippine passport & visa photo requirements

Philippine passport applications typically use 35×45 mm colour photos with a white background. Some visa missions accept US-style 2×2 inch prints instead — our catalog defaults to 35×45 mm and notes that you should verify with DFA or the consulate. PicsForm maps catalog specs for cropping checks; this is not government certification.

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Philippine Passport

35×45 mm · white bg

Philippines Visa

35×45 mm · white bg

Documents covered in this hub

Philippine Passport — 35×45 mm, white background, max ~2 MB digital in catalog
Philippines Visa — often 35×45 mm or 2×2 in depending on mission; catalog default 35×45

Key Philippines photo rules

Neutral expression, no glasses, plain white background. Read your appointment or visa checklist carefully — US Embassy-adjacent missions sometimes expect 2×2 inch instead of 35×45 mm.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong aspect ratio when the mission expects 2×2
Non-white background
Shadows
Smiling
Glasses

Quick links

Document-specific guides:

/philippines-passport-photo — Philippine Passport specs
/philippines-visa-photo — Philippines Visa specs

Philippine Passport — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 2000 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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Philippines Visa — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 5000 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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FAQ

Should I use 35×45 mm or 2×2 for a Philippines visa?: It depends on the receiving mission. Our catalog defaults to 35×45 mm; if your checklist says 2×2 inch, use the US 2×2 template instead and confirm with the consulate.
Does PicsForm certify DFA photos?: No — we map catalog requirements only. DFA or the consulate decides acceptance.

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