2 photos
Required photo dimensions: 35 x 45 mm. 2 photos will need to be submitted. A plain, light-grey or cream background is needed for your photos.
What are the rules for passport photos in South Africa?
Your photographs must be in a passport-sized format, 45mm in height and 35mm wide. Your face must cover at least 29 mm in height, including your hair. The photo must show your facial features from the chin to the top of your head, the left and right sides of your face, and the top of your shoulders.
What does a South African passport look like?
Physical appearance. South African passports are green in color, with the South African coat of arms emblazoned in gold in the center of the front cover. “The REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA”, French: “RÉPUBLIQUE D’AFRIQUE DU SUD” is inscribed in the gold text above and below the coat of arms respectively.
How big is a South African ID photo?
3. The correct size for South African ID photos is 45mm high and 35mm wide. 4. The photos need to be printed on high-quality photo paper, without creases or damage.
Do you need photos for your passport application in South Africa?
Complete a passport application Form DHA-73. Have a valid South African ID and a copy thereof. Two color photographs that comply with the Passport and ID Photograph Specifications (not needed at smartcard offices as ID images are captured digitally).