Philippines Passport Photo Requirements — 35×45mm, Blue or White Background by Consulate
Philippines passport photos are 35×45mm, but the background color depends on your consulate — most require royal blue or dark blue, while Los Angeles accepts white. For most ePassport renewals, no printed photo is needed at all. Tell us your consulate and we apply the correct specs every time.
⚠ Background Varies by Consulate
✓ Blue or White Background Available
✓ Correct 35×45mm Size
✓ Same-Day Pickup at Walgreens / CVS
✓ From $9.95
🇺🇸 This page covers US consulate requirements for Filipino-Americans applying for a Philippine passport from the USA. If you are applying at the DFA in the Philippines, requirements may differ. | Looking for Philippines PRC photos? →
⚠ Always confirm with your consulate before ordering. Most Philippine consulates in the USA require a royal blue or dark blue background. The Los Angeles consulate accepts white. New York takes photos digitally on-site. Requirements can change — always verify directly with your consulate.
When Is a Printed Photo Required? (ePassport)
| Application Type | Photo Required? |
|---|---|
| Regular renewal / First-time (most US consulates) | ❌ No — photo taken digitally on-site during enrollment |
| Lost / damaged passport & irregular cases | ✅ Yes — 1 printed photo, plain white background |
| Some consulates (verify with yours) | ✅ Yes — 2–3 photos, royal blue / dark blue background |
Background Color by US Consulate
| Consulate | Background | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | White | White background accepted |
| New York | Not required (most cases) | Photo taken digitally during ePassport enrollment |
| San Francisco | Royal blue / dark blue | Blue background required |
| Chicago | Royal blue / dark blue | Blue background required |
| Houston | Royal blue / dark blue | Blue background required |
| Washington DC | Royal blue / dark blue | Blue background required |
Blue background tip: Take your photo against a blue wall or cloth at home — or take a standard photo and we’ll apply a royal blue background digitally. Just specify your consulate when ordering.
Full Photo Specifications
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 35×45mm (4.5×3.5cm / 1.77×1.37 in) |
| Background | Royal blue / dark blue (most consulates); white (LA & lost passport) |
| Space above head | 8–10mm between crown and top of photo |
| Quantity | 2–3 identical photos (varies by consulate) |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Attire | Decent clothing — no sleeveless or revealing tops |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Digital files | Not accepted for filing — printed photos only |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, looking directly at camera |
How to Order — 3 Simple Steps
1
Take a photo at home
Good natural light, camera at eye level, shoulders visible. No glasses, decent clothing, neutral expression.
2
Upload and specify your consulate
Upload your photo here and tell us your consulate. We apply the correct background color automatically.
3
Receive your photos
Same-day pickup at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart — or worldwide mail/email delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
35×45mm (4.5×3.5cm). 8–10mm space required between crown and top of photo. 2–3 identical photos required depending on consulate. Digital files are not accepted — printed photos only.
Depends on your consulate. Most US consulates (SF, Chicago, Houston, DC) require royal blue or dark blue. Los Angeles accepts white. New York takes photos on-site for most cases. Always confirm with your consulate before ordering.
For regular renewal or first-time applicants at most Philippine consulates in the USA, your photo is taken digitally during enrollment — no printed photo required. Lost or damaged passport cases require one printed photo on a white background.
No. Glasses are not permitted in Philippines passport photos.
No. Philippines passport photos require decent attire. Sleeveless tops, tank tops, and similar clothing are not acceptable.
Standard US labs only produce 2×2 inch US passport photos — not the 35×45mm Philippine format, and they cannot apply a blue background. OnlinePassportPhoto.com provides the correct size and consulate-specific background color, with same-day pickup at Walgreens or CVS.
Also see: Philippines PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) Photos →
