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

Name: South Korea K-ETA
Brand: vesikalik.com.tr
Price: 250.00 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.

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 [[ext:https://www.k-eta.go.kr|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.

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

Correct and incorrect K-ETA photo examples: compliant square shot vs smiling, glasses glare and shadowed background errors — Correct (✓): plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses. Wrong (✕): smiling, glasses glare, shadowed background.

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

Should I remove glasses for the photo?

For Turkish ID cards, passports and most visa applications glasses should be removed; lens glare, tinted lenses or thick frames can cause rejection. Our analysis flags glare, dark lenses and thick frames as warnings. Prescription glasses without glare may be allowed for driving licences in some cases, but shooting without glasses is safest.

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.

What should I pay attention to when taking the photo?

Stand in even natural light in front of a plain light background (white or light grey) and avoid harsh side shadows. Face the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and no smile; keep your head upright and make sure hair does not cover the face or eyebrows. Wear plain clothing and avoid glare on glasses — our analysis measures each of these criteria automatically and warns you before you commit.

What are the visa photo sizes and requirements?

The most common international visa photo is 35×45 mm biometric; US visas use a 51×51 mm (2×2 in) square. The background must be white or a very light plain colour, the photo taken within the last 6 months, and the head should fill about 70-80% of the frame. Choose the target country in the wizard — the system applies the right pixel, DPI and file-size rules automatically.

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 analysis flags smiling, open-mouth and squinting cases as warnings automatically.

Do I need a paper photo or a digital file for visa applications?

It depends on the country: the US (DS-160), UK and Australia primarily want a digital JPEG; Schengen, China and Russia application centres usually also require physical prints. The safest approach is to download the single JPEG for upload and order a 10×15 print sheet with multiple copies for the physical requirement — our tool produces both from the same biometric frame. That way you have the file and the prints ready on appointment day.

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 TRY Prices include VAT.

Why vesikalik.com.tr?

10+ years of studio experience
5,000+ ID photos printed
35,000+ AI analyses run
~1.6 sn average analysis time
478 point face analysis
30+ document & visa standards