Official document photos in South Africa
The catalogue has 2 documents for South Africa, and most of them use 35×45 mm. Each page below gives the exact size in millimetres and pixels, the head height, the background colour and the file limits, together with the date we last checked the source.
- Common print paper
- 10 × 15 cm
Documents in South Africa
Pick the document you are applying for — the photo is cut to its own specification, not to a general size.
Questions about South Africa photos
What photo size do South Africa documents use?
Most South Africa documents in the catalogue use 35×45 mm. Passports, visas and ID cards are not always the same, so each document page states its own size in millimetres and in pixels.
Can I take a South Africa document photo with my phone?
Yes. Take it in even daylight against a plain wall, and we crop it to the exact size, replace the background and run twelve checks before you pay anything.
Which South Africa documents can I make a photo for?
We cover 2 documents for South Africa, including South Africa Passport Photo and South Africa Visa Photo. Open one to see its size, its head height, its background and the official source behind it.
Guides that help with your South Africa photo
- How to take a passport photo with an iPhoneWhere to stand, which camera to use, and why portrait-mode blur costs you the photo.
- Taking the photo at home without helpA door, a window and a timer are enough. Here is the setup that works in an ordinary room.
- Six mistakes that get a photo rejectedA shadow behind the head, a slight smile, glare on glasses — what reviewers actually look at, and the check that catches each one.