Philippines OFW visa photo hub: Japan 35×45, UAE 45×55, Saudi 35×40, Canada IRCC visa 35×45, UK/Schengen 35×45, US DS-160 600×600. https://www.pixid.studio/guide/philippines. DFA passport: https://www.pixid.studio/guide/philippine-passport-photo

🇵🇭 Philippines · OFW visa photos · Last verified: May 2026

OFW Visa Photo Guide — Destinations from the Philippines (2026)

7 destinations VFS / Embassy Manila

Quick answer: Each destination uses a different photo size or crop — Japan 35×45 mm, UAE 45×55 mm, Canada IRCC visa 35×45 mm (head 31–36 mm), US 600×600 px digital. Do not reuse your DFA ePassport photo for foreign visas.

Renewing a Philippine passport? See DFA ePassport photo guide — separate from OFW visa specs.

Official sources: ICAO Doc 9303 · destination authorities linked in each corridor guide.

Philippines OFW visa photo guide — destination sizes for Filipino applicants
Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing
Visa centres check measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

Destination corridor guides

Each link goes to a full guide with embassy/VFS addresses, specification tables, and print-vs-digital rules for Filipino applicants.

DestinationPhoto specGuide
Japan35×45 mm · 1 glued printFull guide →
UAE45×55 mm · OFW deploymentFull guide →
Saudi Arabia35×40 mm · OFW / POEAFull guide →
Canada35×45 mm IRCC visa · not DFA cropFull guide →
UK35×45 mm · 2 printsFull guide →
Schengen35×45 mm · light greyFull guide →
United StatesDS-160 · 600×600 pxFull guide →

DFA ePassport is 35×45 mm — foreign visa crops differ. Canada IRCC visa uses 35×45 mm with head 31–36 mm; UAE uses 45×55 mm; US uses square 600×600 digital.

This hub vs DFA passport renewal

  • This page: Filipino applying for a foreign visa or work permit from the Philippines (OFW deployment, tourism, study abroad).
  • Philippine passport guide: DFA ePassport renewal — 35×45 mm white, online appointment, consulate renewal abroad.

Frequently asked questions

What photo size for Japan visa from the Philippines?
Japan uses 35×45 mm — not 45×45 mm. See Japan corridor guide.
What size for UAE OFW deployment?
45×55 mm white — not DFA 35×45 mm. See UAE corridor guide.
Canada visa photo size for Filipinos?
35×45 mm IRCC visa/TRV — not DFA crop. See Canada corridor guide.
Can I reuse my DFA passport photo for a foreign visa?
Usually no — different dimensions and head crops.
Where do Filipinos submit visa applications?
Mostly VFS Global Manila or destination embassies.
US visa photo from the Philippines?
DS-160 digital 600×600 px, max 240 KB. See US corridor guide.

See also

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