Visa · South Korea

Korea EPS Worker (E-9) Photo Set

For the Korea EPS program you need a 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo, white background, front view, hat off, taken within the last 6 months. It is used for EPS-TOPIK registration, the worker roster and the E-9 visa. Online upload needs a very small JPG (about 13 KB, 100–300 px).

Photo difficulty6/10

Photo specs

Print size35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
Digital sizeẢnh số EPS-TOPIK: 100–300 px
Resolution300
BackgroundWhite (#FFFFFF)
Head sizeFront view, face clearly visible, about 70–80% of the photo height
QuantitySeveral 3.5x4.5 prints for each step; add 4x6 prints as backup
RecencyTaken within the last 6 months
File noteEPS-TOPIK digital photo: JPG, about 13 KB or smaller
35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) · Front view, face clearly visible, about 70–80% of the photo height

Detailed rules

Hats or capsHat off is required per HRD Korea
Old or unrecognisable photoMust be recent and identifiable for identity checks
Tilted head, not facing forwardFront view, eyes looking straight at the camera
Glasses with glareRemove glasses; avoid reflections covering the eyes
Neutral expressionMouth closed, eyes open, no broad smile
Correct digital file sizeOnline upload needs a very light JPG (~13 KB) on the EPS-TOPIK site

Common rejection reasons

  • Online photo file too heavy to upload to the EPS-TOPIK portal
  • Wearing a hat or hair covering the ears/eyebrows
  • Background not pure white or with shadows
  • Only printing 3.5x4.5 and running out for later steps

Photo difficulty

  • Strict pure-white background
  • Very small online file (~13 KB) is hard to compress correctly
  • Hat must be off and gaze straight ahead

Frequently asked questions

What size is the EPS-TOPIK photo?

3.5 x 4.5 cm, front view, hat off, within 6 months per HRD Korea. Online registration needs a very small JPG, about 13 KB.

Is the EPS photo also used for the E-9 visa?

Yes. The same 3.5x4.5 white-background photo is used throughout: EPS-TOPIK registration, the worker file and the E-9 visa. Shoot once and print several sets.

Why is the online photo file so small?

The EPS-TOPIK portal limits the photo to about 13 KB, 100–300 px for light storage. A studio compresses it correctly so it uploads the first time.

Official sources

Updated 04/07/2026

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