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SourceImmigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police
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Quick answer: A Thailand residence permit photo must be 40 × 60 mm. Plain white background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 40 × 60 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. Make photo background white — Thailand residence permit → |
| Pose | Full face, looking directly into the camera, head and shoulders fully visible. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 40 × 60 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 4 × 6 cm |
| Inches | 1.57 × 2.36″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 709 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1417 px |
Thailand residence permit (PR / Permanent Resident) photos are administered by the Immigration Bureau (สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง) under Royal Thai Police. The format is 40×60mm (4×6 cm) — same as Thailand visa-on-arrival format.
Plain white background. PR application limited to 100 visa-permit holders per nationality per year (one of strictest quota systems globally). Eligibility requires 3 consecutive years on non-immigrant visa.
On-site biometric capture at Immigration Bureau Suan Phlu (Bangkok HQ).
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Thailand residence permit photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 40×60mm | Reprint at PR-specific size |
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 40 × 60 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 4 (2 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 21 (3 × 7) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police |
|---|---|
| Source | Immigration Bureau — certificate of residence (forms TM.15 and TM.16) |
| Verified |
Questions
The Thailand residence permit photo must be 40 × 60 mm. The head must occupy 70–80% of the photo height.
For this document the photo must be no older than 6 months. Take a new photo that looks like you on the day you apply.
Plain white background. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Only if the size and rules are the same and the photo is still recent. Otherwise take a new one: the same selfie can be turned into photos for both documents.
Take a new photo: it should show how you look now — hairstyle, beard, glasses.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Thailand immigration office.
40 × 60 mm = 4 × 6 cm = 1.57 × 2.36 inches. At 300 dpi that is 472 × 709 pixels; at 600 dpi, 945 × 1417 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 40 × 60 mm format and head size apply to: visa.