Answereda year ago

What is the required background color for a visa extension photo in Thailand?

Visa Extension Visa Requirements Photo Specifications Thailand Immigration Background Color for Visa Photos

asked Apr 29, 2025

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Hello all. Could anyone please confirm what the background colour of the photo for a visa extension needs to be? Can it be blue/light blue?

Answer summary

The required background color for a photo for a Thailand visa extension is generally white. While some offices may not strictly enforce this rule and allow light blue backgrounds, many users confirmed that a white or cream background is preferred. It's suggested to get the photo taken at a professional shop or at the immigration office to avoid any issues.

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Bob **********

I’m pretty sure Jomtien asked for white background

a year ago

Peter *********

White background. ....wrong background will not be excepted

a year ago

Bent *************

In All immigration offices you can have your photos taken.

a year ago

Jesper *******

Just pop into any photo shop 100baht for 4pcs u are not thinking of doing it yourself aren't you?

a year ago

Lexington *******

@Jesper ******

Of course not. But I have a whole stack of PP photos with a blue background and was wondering if they would be acceptable?

James ******

why take a chance?

Jesper *******

OH ok...should be ok if it's light background just use it.....worst scenario if they dont accept take new ones there's always a photo shop in the immigration offices and ask the officer could u jump the queue and go to him/her with the old queue number after u have taken new photos....I once have missing maps and the lady let me go to her with the old queue numbers cheers

a year ago

Stuart *********

@Lexington ******

Usually blue background photos are typically used for work permits.

I only know specifics for the Phuket office. They don’t care about background.

Way back when a photo was actually issued on a residence certificate they wouldn’t accept a blue background. Now that a photo is still required but not actually put on the certificate they don’t care.

a year ago

Stuart *********

For many offices they won’t care, but some may be pedantic and want a white or cream background.

a year ago