Official Department of Home Affairs (DHA) photo requirements for South African passports and ID documents.
Create Your SA Passport Photo| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 32–36 mm from chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes fully open |
| Photo age | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Preferably not worn; if worn, no tinted lenses |
| Head covering | Only for religious or medical reasons |
PassportSnap applies the correct 35×45 mm DHA format. Takes 2 minutes at home.
Get Your Passport Photo NowDHA requires a plain white background. Cream or grey backgrounds used for other countries are not accepted.
Eyes must be clearly visible. Tinted lenses are not permitted.
Head coverings are only allowed for documented religious or medical reasons.
Plain white background, well-lit, no shadows or patterns visible.
Both eyes open and visible, mouth closed, look straight at the camera.
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