Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles

Beginning September 9,2015, photographs must conform to the following requirements.

1. Photos must be color neutral, size 35×45 mm, with a length of full face 25×35 mm

2. Photos must be taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background, without any mark or creases

3. Photos must be taken within the last 6 months

4. Applicant must be shown looking directly at the camera

5. No sunglasses or hats, except for medical/disability reasons

6. Photographs will be returned (and applications will be delayed) for the following reasons:
  - The same photograph has been submitted as the previous passport, alien registration card, refugee travel certificate, flight attendant ID, etc. those were issued before six months.
  - It is too difficult to judge that photograph is of the same person, (e.g. significant changes of face, hair color, lack of quality, without showing ears)

7. Photo Standards for Religious Apparel 
 o  Head coverings(such as Hijab, Veil, Turban, etc.) are permitted for religious purposes under the following conditions:  
   - Facial features should not be covered from bottom of chin to top of forehead.
   - Full face should be visible without any shadows. 
   - Full face, eyebrows, eyes, nose, or mouth must not be covered, yet covering ears are permitted.


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 * Head coverings(Hijab, Veil, Turban, etc.) are permitted for religious purposes.