Crop a photo to 51 × 51 mm — Philippines visa
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How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 50–69%
- Save the 51 × 51 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
| Digital resolution | 600 × 600 px |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 602 × 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1205 × 1205 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Head, share of height | 50–69% of photo height |
| Background | Strictly white background. |
| Glasses | Glasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 51 × 51 mm frame a head band of 50–69% is 25.5–35.2 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 51 mm of height that leaves 15.8–25.5 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 301–416 pixels tall — below 301 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 1.46 times as wide, 1.13 times as tall and 1.65 times the area — a photo cut for one of the two cannot be reused for the other.
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: white
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glasses in the frame. This document does not accept them at all — take them off and shoot again.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 602 × 602 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Wrong size for consulate post (verify before printing) | Confirm with specific Philippine Foreign Service Post |
| Digital-only submission (printed required) | Print physical copy and re-submit |
| Sleeveless or plunging neckline clothing | Re-shoot wearing modest attire |
| Eyeglasses worn (not permitted) | Remove glasses before capture |
| Teeth visible (only light closed-mouth smile OK) | Re-shoot with closed mouth |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
Philippines-specific things to know
- CONSULATE-BY-CONSULATE size variation (35×45 most posts; 2×2 inch DC)
- DIGITAL PHOTOS NOT ACCEPTED — printed only (rare)
- Light SMILE without teeth ALLOWED (unusual — most require fully neutral)
- Dress code rules: no sleeveless, no spaghetti straps, no see-through
- NO eyeglasses permitted
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 4 (2 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 20 (4 × 5) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: Philippine Consulate General Honolulu. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- Honolulu PCG visa guidance requires four identical colour photos, 2 × 2 inches.
- The photos must be taken within the last 6 months.
- The photo must show a clear front view of the applicant’s face with a white background.
- No sleeveless attire is allowed for the cited consular route.
- Some Philippine consulates publish different visa photo sizes by route, so applicants should check their specific consulate before printing.
Questions people ask before cropping
51 × 51 mm. 50–69% of photo height.
602 × 602 px (300 dpi) · 1205 × 1205 px (600 dpi).
50–69% of photo height.
Strictly white background.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: white A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glasses in the frame. This document does not accept them at all — take them off and shoot again. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 602 × 602 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.