Create perfect 35 x 45mm photos for Thai passport, tourist visa, work permit, and all immigration applications. White background, meets all official standards.
Last reviewed: July 20, 2026 | By Prabir Sarkar
Quick answer
Thai passport and visa photo workflows can differ between in-country appointments, consulates, and eVisa submissions. Check whether you need a printed 35 x 45 mm photo or a digital upload file.
Use the current Thai consular or eVisa checklist for exact upload limits and printed-photo quantity.
Thailand forms can be confusing because passport, visa, work-permit, and eVisa workflows do not always ask for the same final file. Start with a neutral, front-facing photo on a plain white background, then export the exact size required by your application. For eVisa-style uploads, pay attention to file type and file size, not only the visible crop.
Do not submit a selfie with a tilted head, warm room lighting, or a textured wall behind you. Keep both eyes open, shoulders level, and hair away from the face. A print-ready HD sheet helps when a local office asks for multiple physical copies.
For Thai citizens applying for passport
For visitors applying for Thai visa
| Photo Size | 35 x 45 mm |
| Alternative Size | 4 x 6 cm |
| In Inches | 1.38 x 1.77 in |
| Digital Size | 413 x 531 px |
| Head Height | 28-33 mm |
USA (60 days), UK (60 days), EU (60 days)
Australia (60 days), Japan (30 days), South Korea (90 days)
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia (ASEAN)
India (VOA 15 days / eVisa 60 days)
China (eVisa recommended)
Taiwan (VOA available)
Bangladesh, Pakistan (Embassy visa)
Bangkok
Grand Palace, Temples
Phuket
Beaches, Islands
Chiang Mai
Mountains, Culture
Pattaya
Nightlife, Entertainment
Perfect 35 x 45mm photos. White background. one standard daily download available.
Create Photo FreeThailand is known as the "Land of Smiles," and Thai people tend to smile naturally in photographs. But at the Department of Consular Affairs, smiling is exactly what you can't do. It's a cultural disconnect that the passport office deals with every day the officer will politely ask you to relax your face, and many applicants struggle to suppress their instinctive smile. The tip: don't think "don't smile" (that makes it worse). Instead, let your face go completely slack, like you're watching the news.
Technical specs: 35 x 45mm, white background, neutral expression, mouth closed. Thailand has also moved toward discouraging glasses in passport photos while not formally banned, the Consular Affairs office recommends removing them. The photo should be recent (within 6 months), color, full-face, and printed on glossy paper if submitting physical copies.
A regular Thai passport (5-year validity) costs THB 1,000 (~$28 USD). Same-day express service is available at the Chaengwattana headquarters for THB 2,000 (~$56 USD) one of few countries offering genuine same-day processing at a reasonable premium. Provincial offices take about 15 working days for standard processing. For Thais abroad, embassy processing costs approximately $40-60 USD and takes 4-6 weeks.