K-ETA Photo — JPG Only, Under 100 KB, Max 700×700 px

Name: South Korea K-ETA
Brand: vesikalik.com.tr
SKU: k-eta
Price: 200.00 TRY
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Visa-free travel to South Korea requires a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization), and the application is fully digital — there is no paper photo. The portal accepts JPG only: file under 100 KB, max 700×700 pixels, plain white background. Uploading a PNG or trying the phone's raw 2-8 MB frame brings an instant rejection. The vesikalik.com.tr output meets all three rules automatically.

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Example 700×700 pixel square biometric photo for the South Korea K-ETA, white background

Key takeaways

Only JPG/JPEG is accepted — PNG is rejected instantly
File size must stay under 100 KB
Max 700×700 pixels; plain white/light background
K-ETA is valid 3 years (multiple entry); apply at least 72 hours before the flight
Fully digital — no paper photo/print needed

Where is it used?

Prepare the JPG (700×700 px, under 100 KB) for the k-eta.go.kr application before visa-free travel to South Korea for tourism, business or family visits; since the K-ETA is valid for three years, later trips need no new application.

Technical specifications

Portal: k-eta.go.kr (official) + mobile app
Format: JPG/JPEG only — PNG rejected
File size: Under 100 KB
Pixels: Max 700×700 px
Background: White / light, plain, shadow-free
Expression: Neutral; mouth closed, eyes open
Photo age: Last 6 months
Validity: 3 years, multiple entry; stays up to 90 days
Timing: At least 72 hours before the flight recommended
Print: Not needed — fully digital

Requirements checklist

File in JPG format (not PNG).
Size under 100 KB.
Dimensions max 700×700 pixels.
Background white/light, plain, shadow-free.
Neutral expression; no glasses or hats.
Photo taken within the last 6 months.
Passport valid at least 6 months.
Application filed 72+ hours before the flight.

K-ETA Photo — 50×50 mm size diagram

K-ETA Photo size diagram: 50×50 mm photo, head height 25–35 mm — The photo must be 50×50 mm. Head height from chin to crown must fall within 25–35 mm, that is 50–70% of the frame height.

How it works

K-ETA Photo — JPG Only, Under 100 KB, Max 700×700 px — get it right in 4 steps.

Shoot in front of a white background with a neutral expression

Phone at eye level; keep hair off the face, remove glasses. The background must be plain and shadow-free — the K-ETA check is sensitive to background shadows.
Upload the photo and get the biometric check

The AI checks the square composition, background cleanliness, expression and sharpness, auto-aligning the crop. Failing frames come back with a retake recommendation.
Download the 700×700 px JPG under 100 KB

The processed photo downloads as an exact 700×700 pixel JPG, with quality auto-tuned to compress it below 100 KB — ready for the portal.
Complete the k-eta.go.kr application

Apply at k-eta.go.kr or via the official mobile app: enter the form, photo and passport details, pay the fee. The result usually arrives by e-mail within 24-72 hours.

From your photo to delivery: how it works

Take Your Photo ~30 sec

Upload a shot taken at home with your phone; no studio visit needed.
AI Analysis ~1-2 sec

A 478-point face mesh checks head ratio, background, glasses and expression.
Auto Fix instant

Background turns white and the crop is applied to the official size automatically.
Digital Delivery instant

Download an application-ready JPEG matching the required size and file limit.
Print & Shipping 1-3 business days

Printed ID photos are shipped to your address (optional).

What Is K-ETA and What Are the Photo Rules? (2026)

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is the electronic travel permit that citizens of **visa-free** countries must obtain before flying to South Korea. The application is made at k-eta.go.kr or via the official mobile app, approval usually arrives within 24-72 hours, and the permit is valid for **3 years** with multiple entries. There is no paper in the process — everything, photo included, is digital.

The photo rules come down to three items: **JPG only** (PNG/HEIC rejected), file **under 100 KB**, resolution **max 700×700 pixels**. The background must be white/light and plain, the face clearly visible. For travellers also flying to Japan, the Japan visa photo follows different rules (45×45 mm square) — both documents can be produced from one shot. The comparative list is in the full table of document photo sizes.

JPG-Only and 100 KB: the Portal's Two Strict Rules

The most distinctive trait of the K-ETA portal is format strictness: if the file extension and content are not JPG, the upload screen errors out instantly. The default HEIC format of iPhones and the PNG format of screenshots are the two most common trip-ups. The second rule is file size: 100 KB is a few percent of a phone photo (2-8 MB) and hard to hit by hand.

vesikalik.com.tr solves both rules at the output layer: the processed photo is produced **directly as JPG** (no conversion hassle) and the quality is auto-tuned to compress the file under 100 KB — the typical result is a 70-90 KB file with facial detail preserved. The same engine serves the Nusuk 18 KB and Green Card 240 KB targets; K-ETA's 100 KB window sits in the middle of that range.

Application Timing and Frequent Mistakes

K-ETA Photo: Correct and Incorrect Examples

Nine frames of the same person: the first one follows the rules, the other eight show the mistakes that get applications rejected most often. When you upload your own photo, the AI checks for exactly these errors in seconds.

Correct Incorrect Image licence terms

Correct example
Glare on lenses
Smiling
Low camera angle
Head tilted
Background not plain
Headwear worn
Harsh side light
Sunglasses on head

Frequent K-ETA rejection causes and fixes (2026)
Problem	Why it gets rejected	Fix
PNG/HEIC file	The portal accepts JPG only	Use a JPG output (automatic)
File >100 KB	The size limit is strict	Controlled compression (automatic)
Background shadow	The automated check is shadow-sensitive	Shoot in window light, away from the wall
Last-minute application	Approval can take 24-72 hours	Apply 72+ hours before the flight
Using imitation sites	Broker sites overcharge and overcollect data	Only k-eta.go.kr

Although K-ETA approval often arrives within hours, the official advice is to apply **at least 72 hours** before the flight; reviews can stretch in busy periods. If an application is refused, reapplying is possible but every attempt costs the fee — uploading the right photo the first time saves both time and money.

Another common trap is the **imitation/broker sites** ranking high in search results: they charge several times the official fee and collect unnecessary personal data. The official channel is only k-eta.go.kr and the official mobile app. The photo side deserves the same caution: random "resize" tools can corrupt EXIF data and colour profiles; a controlled pipeline removes those risks.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

Upload files in JPG/JPEG format only
Verify the file is under 100 KB
Use a white/light, plain, shadow-free background
Apply at least 72 hours before your flight
Use only the official site (k-eta.go.kr) — beware of imitation sites

Don't

Do not upload PNG, HEIC or PDF — only JPG is accepted
Do not try the phone's raw 2-8 MB photo directly
Do not shoot against shadowed walls or patterned backgrounds
No glasses, hats or accessories covering the face
No filtered, retouched or old (over 6 months) photos

Good to know

FAQ

For which countries can I generate valid photos?

The wizard offers about twenty document and country formats: Turkish ID, passport, driving licence, Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, Russia, private security, firearms licence and ICAO 35×45 mm, among others. The AI checks ICAO 9303 plus country-specific rules (size, background, head height) and, when suitable, produces a print-ready ID photo in your chosen size. For unlisted documents use the generic 35×45 mm (international) or 50×60 mm (TR) format. Final acceptance rests with the authority.

Are the analysis results reliable?

The system runs biometric checks with Google MediaPipe FaceLandmarker (478-point face mesh), a 3D head-pose matrix and the BiRefNet background model; when needed it also auto-rotates, upscales and cleans the background on blurry, tilted or shadowed shots. Results are advisory — final acceptance is up to the consulate, civil registry or the relevant authority. Analysis is free, so try different poses and frames before you submit.

Can I wear a headscarf in a visa photo?

A headscarf may be worn for religious reasons; however the hairline, eyebrows, ears/cheeks and chin must be fully visible, and no fabric or hair may cross the face boundary. Choose a non-transparent, plain-colour scarf and avoid decorative accessories or loose strands — our headscarf guide shows the technique per document. Our analysis automatically checks that the chin-to-forehead face frame is visible in the correct proportion.

Can I smile in a visa photo?

No — a neutral expression is required for visa, passport and official ID photos; smiling, showing teeth, an open mouth or raised eyebrows are grounds for rejection. Keep your lips gently closed in a natural pose and your eyes open and normally wide; our expression rules guide explains the technique. Our analysis flags smiling, open-mouth and squinting cases as warnings automatically.

Can I re-download my digital file later?

Yes. The clean file you purchased is tied to your account and can be re-downloaded from your orders page at any time — even if you change phones or delete the file, it is not lost. The same applies to guest orders: use the login link sent to the email you gave at checkout to access your account and file.

Why does the application portal say my photo has an "invalid format"?

The error is usually about the file rather than the picture. The most common causes: the iPhone default HEIC/HEIF format (portals normally accept JPEG only), uploading a PNG where JPEG is required, a file above or below the size limit, sending a portrait crop where a square is expected, and a colour profile that is not sRGB — the US digital image rules ask for sRGB explicitly. Switch your phone camera to "Most Compatible" (JPEG) or simply upload the file our wizard produces.

How much does an ID photo cost? (2026)

Photo analysis and the biometric compliance check are completely free. Digital file and print prices are below — identical to the live prices in the order wizard.

Cargo: 100.00 ₺ · Free shipping on orders of 500.00 ₺ and above. Prices include VAT.

Why vesikalik.com.tr?

10+ years of studio experience
5,000+ ID photos printed
38,000+ AI analyses run
~2.4 sn average analysis time
478 point face analysis
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