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Philippines Passport photo checker
Upload a photo — we check it against every requirement of the document and give you a verdict.
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Step 1 · Upload a photo
or drop the file onto the drawing on the left
- Your photo never leaves your device
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What we check — the document requirements
- 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects themproportions 1 : 1
- 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin70–80 % of the photo height · ICAO
- 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
- 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain light
- 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesno glasses
- 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
- 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Notes to the sheet
Philippines Passport photo requirements at a glance
- No size in millimetres is given for the Philippines Passport photo — it has to keep the proportions 1 : 1.
- The head takes up 70–80 % of the photo height: the authority gives no numbers of its own, this is the ICAO baseline.
- The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
- Background: plain light.
- Glasses come off for the photo.
- Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the whole face visible.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
- Rules: Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and Philippine foreign…, checked against the official text on 1 Oct 2026.
How this photo is submitted
The photo is taken at the office
For this document the photo is taken on the spot, at the office — you cannot send in your own. The specification is still worth reading: it shows how you will look in the document and what you will be asked for at the capture — posture, glasses, head covering. You can check a file here, but you cannot submit it for this document.
What we don't check
- When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
- Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
- Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
- How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
- The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.
Frequently asked
What size is the Philippines Passport photo?
No millimetres are given: what matters is the proportions 1 : 1 and the head share — 70–80 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo and crops it to these proportions for free.
What background does the Philippines Passport photo need?
Light and plain — white or light grey, for example, without shadows or patterns. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.
Can I wear glasses in the Philippines Passport photo?
No: under the document rules glasses come off for the photo — regular and sunglasses alike.
Can I smile in the Philippines Passport photo?
No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.
Can I wear a head covering in the Philippines Passport photo?
Only for religious reasons — and the whole face must stay visible, from chin to forehead, without shadows.
How do I take a child's photo for the Philippines Passport?
Choose who is in the photo on the sheet: under 11, under 6 or under 1. Where the document has no child numbers of its own, the check uses the ICAO rules for children: the head takes up 50–90 % of the photo height; children under 6 may turn the head slightly (up to 15°) and need not keep a neutral face; babies under one may have their eyes closed.
Which rules is the Philippines Passport photo checked against?
The rules of the authority that issues the document: Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and Philippine foreign…. The numbers are checked word for word against the official text; every verdict row has a «Why» with the rule quote and a link to the source.
Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.