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Thailand Passport Photo Maker

A Thai passport photo is 35 × 45 mm with a plain white background — ICAO-compliant. JPG for digital uploads, taken within six months. Neutral expression, no glasses. The same specification works for the Thai national ID card. Photo is captured on-site at the Department of Consular Affairs.

THB 1,000is the 2026 fee for a Thai 5-year passport —·Thailand MFA Consular Affairs

Updated May 22, 2026·Verified against Thailand official passport spec · headshot research team

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Thailand passport photo at a glance

Physical size	35 × 45 mm
Pixels @ 300 DPI	413 × 531
Head height	ICAO standard (70-80%)
Background	Plain white background
Accepted formats	JPG
Passport fee (2026)	THB 1,000 (5-year) / THB 1,500 (10-year)
Processing time	Same day at the Department of Consular Affairs
Studio cost	THB 100 to THB 300
Official source	thaievisa.go.th

What the rules actually say

Thailand's passport photo system is unusual: the photo is captured on-site by the Department of Consular Affairs (or the equivalent provincial office) when you apply, using their calibrated biometric camera. You don't need to provide your own printed photo for the application.

This on-site capture eliminates the most common cause of passport-application rejection. You can't fail biometric matching for a non-compliant background or wrong head height because the office controls the entire capture process. The trade-off is that you must be physically present at the office — Thailand has no fully-online passport renewal path.

If you want a backup photo (in case the on-site system is down, or if you're applying through a consulate that doesn't have an on-site capture system), the 35 × 45 mm specification with pure white background is the standard. Thai photo studios charge THB 100-300 for compliant photos.

From abroad, Thai embassies and consulates use the same on-site capture system at most major missions. Provincial Thai consulates that don't have biometric cameras require pre-printed 35 × 45 mm photos.

Top reasons Thailand passport photos get rejected

Background not pure white
Head not centred
Photo retouched
Wearing glasses or coloured contacts
Hair covering eyes

Where to apply for your Thailand passport

Apply at the Department of Consular Affairs. https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ →

Studio alternative: THB 100 to THB 300. The photo from this tool meets the same published spec — print on photo paper at home or at a drugstore for the same compliance result.

Related countries

If you also need a passport photo for a neighbouring or related country, the spec usually differs slightly. Here are the closest matches:

Vietnam passport photo — 40 × 60 mm, plain white background
Singapore passport photo — 35 × 45 mm, plain white background

Privacy: what we do with your photo

The Thailand passport photo maker runs entirely in your browser. Cropping, scaling, and background colour replacement happen on your device using the Canvas API. The background-removal step uses our private worker server, processes the image in memory only, and deletes it immediately after returning the cutout — no logs, no storage, no training data.

Page URL: https://freeheadshot.org/tools/passport-photo/thailand. Spec verified against thaievisa.go.th on 2026-05-22.

Questions, answered

Thailand Passport Photo Maker — frequently asked questions

Where do I apply for a Thai passport?

At the Department of Consular Affairs in Bangkok or any provincial Passport Service office. The photo is captured on-site by the office staff using their biometric camera — you don't need to bring your own photo for the application, though most applicants bring backup printed photos in case the on-site capture fails.

Why is photo on-site instead of pre-printed?

Thailand's biometric system requires standardised lighting and camera distance for chip matching. The on-site capture eliminates rejection — your application can't fail for a non-compliant photo because the office takes the photo themselves.

Can I renew abroad?

Yes, at any Thai embassy or consulate. Same on-site photo capture system at most missions. The 35 × 45 mm spec applies if you need to bring a backup photo.

Are smiles allowed?

No. Neutral expression with closed mouth. The on-site photographer will instruct you.

How fast is Thai passport service?

Same-day issuance at the Department of Consular Affairs for most applications. Provincial offices may take 2-3 working days for the printed passport to be ready for collection.

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