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What are the Thailand e-Visa photo requirements?
The Thailand e-Visa photo is a passport-type photo on a white background, taken within the last 6 months and uploaded at thaievisa.go.th as a JPG of up to 3 MB. Thailand sets no size in millimetres or pixels. From 15 September 2026 Australians can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days.
From 15 September 2026, Australian passport holders can visit Thailand for tourism for up to 30 days without a visa, replacing the 60-day exemption that had applied since July 2024. Longer stays and other purposes need a visa, applied for online at thaievisa.go.th. The Thailand e-Visa photo is a proper passport-type photo on a white background, taken within the last 6 months and uploaded as a JPG of up to 3 MB.
Thailand e-Visa photo requirements
| File | JPG or JPEG, up to 3 MB |
|---|---|
| Background | White |
| Photo age | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Style | A proper passport-type photo, not one cropped from your passport |
| Clothing | No shirtless, tank-top or strapless photos |
No fixed size in millimetres
Thailand's official e-Visa guide sets a file limit but no size in millimetres or pixels. A standard 35 × 45 mm passport-style photo on white meets the rules above. Make sure it looks like you do now.
The 30-day rule and the TDAC
Some Thai embassy pages, including older versions of the Canberra embassy's page, still mention 60 days; the 30-day limit applies from 15 September 2026. All foreign visitors must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. The TDAC does not ask for a photo.
How to get your Thailand visa photo right
- Check what your trip needs. Read the guide above to see whether your Thailand trip needs a visa or travel authorisation, and whether that application asks for a photo.
- Take a new photo. Take a recent photo facing the camera in even light, on a white background, no more than 6 months old, ideally with someone else holding the camera. Compare it with the sample photos on this page.
- Crop it to the Thailand size. Crop without stretching or editing, to match the requirements table. Photo size: Passport style; Digital / submission: e-Visa upload; File: JPG, ≤ 3 MB.
- Apply through the official channel. Upload or attach the photo as the official website, app, embassy or visa centre asks. Its current checklist takes priority over this guide.
Sample photos
Samples show pose, lighting and background. Crop your own photo to the Thailand visa size.
Thailand visa photo FAQ
Not for tourist visits of up to 30 days, from 15 September 2026. Longer stays need a visa.
The official guide sets a file limit (JPG up to 3 MB) but no fixed dimensions. Use a passport-style photo on a white background taken within the last six months. If the file is not a JPG, such as a HEIC photo from an iPhone, convert it with the free 123PhotoTool JPEG converter.
No. The TDAC asks for travel and passport details but not a photo.
Official sources
- Thailand e-Visa: Official application guide (PDF)
- Royal Thai Embassy: Common mistakes in Thai e-Visa applications (PDF)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Oslo: Visa exemption list from 15 September 2026
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card
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