Cambodia e-visa photo – what the official site asks for, and why sizes differ online
Updated 17 October 2026
The official Cambodia e-visa site asks for “a recent passport-size photo in digital format (JPEG or PNG)”. That’s all: it gives no size in millimetres or pixels and no file limit. That’s why websites disagree, quoting 35 x 45 mm, 4 x 6 cm or other sizes. A clear, recent, passport-style photo of your head and shoulders on a plain light background is what the form is looking for.
What the official site requires
The tourist e-visa page on evisa.gov.kh lists:
- a valid passport (check the validity rule on the site),
- a recent passport-size photo in digital format (JPEG or PNG),
- a credit or debit card to pay the fee.
It does not state pixel dimensions, a head size or a background colour.
Why you see different sizes online
- 35 x 45 mm is the standard passport-photo size in most of Europe, the UK, India and much of Asia. Most guides and photo tools, including ours, use it for the Cambodia e-visa because the official site says “passport-size”.
- 4 x 6 cm is the size many travel sites quote for Cambodia, and is used for some printed applications. The e-visa site doesn’t ask for it.
- File limits such as 1 MB or 2 MB come from third-party sites. To be safe, keep the file under 1 MB. Our tool does this.
If you already have a good digital passport photo for another country, it will usually be fine for the e-visa. What matters is that your face is clear, sharp and evenly lit.
A photo that won’t cause problems
- Taken in the last 6 months.
- Head and top of shoulders, facing the camera, eyes open, neutral expression.
- Plain white or light background, with no shadows behind you.
- No sunglasses or hats (religious head coverings that leave the face visible are generally accepted).
- Sharp and in colour, saved as JPEG.
Making the photo
- Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain light wall, facing a window in daylight.
- Ask someone to take the photo from 1–2 m away at eye level, framed from the chest up.
- Upload it to the Cambodia e-visa photo tool. It crops it to 35 x 45 mm proportions around your face and saves a 413 x 531 px JPEG under 1 MB, ready to upload on evisa.gov.kh.
You can check any photo for free with the photo checker. The Cambodian authorities decide whether to accept it. If the e-visa form asks you to replace your photo, follow its message.
Common questions
What size is the Cambodia e-visa photo?
The official e-visa site asks for a recent passport-size photo in JPEG or PNG format and gives no exact size. A standard 35 x 45 mm passport-style photo, such as 413 x 531 px, is the common choice.
Is the Cambodia visa photo 4 x 6 cm?
Some websites say so, but the official e-visa site does not give a size in cm. Any clear passport-style photo of your head and shoulders on a light background works for the online upload.
What file type does the Cambodia e-visa accept?
JPEG or PNG. iPhone HEIC photos need converting to JPEG first.
Does the background have to be white?
The official site does not specify. Use a plain white or light background with no shadows, as for any passport photo.