Indonesia Passport Photo Size & Requirements
4×6cm, head 70-80% of the frame, on a plain white background — not red, despite what some photo tools say.
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Indonesia passport photo specification
- Print size
- 40×60mm (1.57×2.36 in)
- Digital output
- 720×1080px
- Head height (chin to crown)
- 42–48mm (70–80% of frame)
- Background
- Plain white background, no shadows or texture
- ·Face must occupy 70-80% of the photo, chin to top of head, with about 6mm of space above the hair
- ·Plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows
- ·Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes wide open, looking directly at the camera
- ·Head frontal and centered, shoulders level and symmetrical
- ·Glasses are generally discouraged; if medically necessary, the frame must not cover your eyes and there must be no glare on the lenses
- ·Avoid white clothing, since it blends into the background — darker or contrasting colors are recommended
- ·Taken within the last 6 months
The Directorate General of Immigration's (Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi) own passport-photo-requirements page redirected and its linked spec PDF could not be read as text this session, so this entry relies on cross-checked third-party sources instead, primarily native Indonesian-language ones. One thing worth calling out directly: several English-language passport-photo tools list a red background for the Indonesian passport, but that appears to be a mix-up with Indonesia's KTP national ID card rule (red background for the KTP, blue for the SIM driving licence) — every Indonesian-language source checked confirms the passport photo itself uses a plain white background. Re-verify against imigrasi.go.id directly (in a real browser) before treating this as fully primary-confirmed.
White, not red: a common mix-up
Search around and you'll find several passport-photo tools confidently listing a red background for the Indonesian passport. That appears to be a mix-up with Indonesia's KTP national ID card rule — the KTP uses a red background, the SIM driving licence uses blue, and the passport itself uses plain white. Every native Indonesian-language source checked for this page, including the Directorate General of Immigration's own guidance, confirms white for the passport. If you've seen the red-background claim elsewhere, this tool's white default is the one to trust.
A note on source confidence
Imigrasi's own passport-photo-requirements page redirected and its linked spec PDF couldn't be read as text this session, so the figures here come from cross-checked third-party sources, primarily native Indonesian-language ones that converge closely: 4×6cm print size, head 70-80% of the frame, and a plain white background. Worth confirming directly against imigrasi.go.id or the M-Paspor app before you submit.
Related photo requirements
Common rejection reasons
Background isn’t plain or uniform
Shadows, patterns, furniture, or other people in frame are among the most common reasons photos get bounced back. Use a plain wall and even, shadow-free lighting.
Head size or position is off
Too zoomed in, too zoomed out, or off-center. Each country specifies an exact head-height range and crown position, and that's exactly what the crop guide in this tool aligns to.
Glasses, glare, or head coverings
Most countries now disallow glasses entirely (or require them glare-free with no frame over the eyes), and disallow non-religious head coverings that hide the hairline or face.
Photo is filtered, retouched, or AI-enhanced
Beauty filters, background blur, skin smoothing, and AI-generated backgrounds are explicitly rejected by several passport authorities, including the UK’s HM Passport Office.
Photo is outdated
Most countries require a photo taken within the last 6 months (the UK requires within the last month). An old photo, even a good one, can be rejected on this basis alone.
Expression or eye contact issues
Closed eyes, mouth open, smiling with teeth showing, or not looking straight at the camera are all common rejection triggers. A neutral, closed-mouth expression is the safe default.
Want the full picture across every country? See all passport photo requirements for 2026, read how to take a passport photo at home, or check what to wear and expression rules.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Indonesian passport photo?
4x6cm (40x60mm), with your face taking up 70-80% of the photo, chin to the top of your head, and about 6mm of space left above your hair.
Is the Indonesian passport photo background red or white?
White. Several English-language photo tools list a red background for the Indonesian passport, but that appears to be a mix-up with Indonesia's KTP national ID card rule — the KTP uses a red background, the SIM driving licence uses blue, and the passport itself uses plain white. Every native Indonesian-language source checked confirms white for the passport.
What background does an Indonesian passport photo need?
Plain white, evenly lit with no shadows or texture. Avoid wearing white clothing yourself, since it can blend into the background.
Can you wear glasses in an Indonesian passport photo?
It's generally discouraged. If you need them for medical reasons, the frames can't cover your eyes and there must be no glare or reflection on the lenses.
What are the Indonesian passport photo requirements?
A recent (within 6 months) colour photo against a plain white background, neutral expression with mouth closed, eyes wide open and looking directly at the camera, head frontal and centered, and shoulders level. Glasses are discouraged, and white clothing should be avoided since it blends into the background.
What is the Indonesian passport photo size in inches and pixels?
About 1.57x2.36in, or 4x6cm. This tool exports it at 720x1080 pixels, keeping that exact 2:3 ratio.
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. All the cropping and resizing happens locally in your browser using the canvas element, so your photo is read from your device, processed there, and never transmitted anywhere.
Can you smile in an Indonesian passport photo?
No. A neutral expression with a closed mouth is required, same as most biometric photo standards. See our guide to smiling in a passport photo for what counts as neutral.
Are the requirements different for a baby or infant Indonesian passport photo?
The size and background rules stay the same, but a baby obviously can't hold a neutral, forward-facing pose unassisted. See our newborn and infant passport photo guide for how that's usually handled.