Cambodia eVisa Photo Requirements for Americans: Size, Background, and What Gets Rejected
A recent headshot, a true white background, a neutral face, and a JPEG under 2 MB. That is the entire Cambodia eVisa photo spec for Americans in 2026 — and the background and the smile are the two things that bounce the most US files back for a fix.
What are the Cambodia eVisa photo requirements for Americans?
A recent passport-style headshot taken in the last 6 months, on a plain white or off-white background, with your full face visible, eyes open, and a neutral expression — no smile, no glasses, no hats. Save it as a JPEG, ideally 600×600 pixels or larger and squared off, with the file under 2 MB. A phone photo taken against a true white wall in daylight passes the upload check. The two things that get the most American photos flagged are the background (an off-white or warm-lit wall that reads as gray) and a smile, which the upload validator catches before a human ever sees the file.
要点总结
- The photo must be a recent (last 6 months) headshot on a plain white or off-white background, face centered, eyes open, and a neutral expression — no smile, no glasses, no hats.
- Size and file: a square image at least 600×600 pixels, saved as a JPEG under 2 MB. A square crop is the safest aspect ratio for the upload form.
- The background is the silent flag — a wall that looks white to your eye reads as gray or cream to the validator under warm indoor light. Shoot in daylight against true white.
- The eight things that get a US photo rejected: a smile, glasses, an off-white wall, head shadows, low resolution, the wrong file format, hats or hair across the face, and filters.
- A flagged photo is not a denial. You re-upload a corrected version at no extra charge and the 3-business-day clock keeps running.
The photo spec, and the two things that trip Americans up
This guide lays out the exact size and file specs, drills into the white-background rule that flags more US photos than anything else, and lists the eight things that get a Cambodia eVisa photo rejected — with the fix for each. When you are ready, you can apply in a few minutes; the photo is one of five things you upload, and our companion photo requirements guide for US citizens covers the at-home setup card by card.
Size, pixels, and file format
If you want the deeper file mechanics — millimeters to inches, JPEG versus HEIC, and exactly how to compress an oversized image without wrecking the quality — our photo size and file format breakdown walks through the conversions step by step. For most Americans, though, a square JPEG under 2 MB straight off the phone is all you need.
The white-background rule, in plain English
Cambodia eVisa photo at a glance: pass vs. flag
Acceptable
- Plain true-white wall, no patterns, furniture, or other people
- Full face centered and squared, looking straight at the lens
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, glasses off
- Even daytime light from a side window, no shadow on the wall
- Recent shot, taken within the last 6 months
- JPEG under 2 MB, at least 600 pixels on the short side
Rejected
- Cream, beige, or warm-lit wall that reads as gray
- A smile, even a slight closed-mouth one
- Glasses, sunglasses, or tinted reading lenses
- Hat or non-religious head covering hiding the hairline
- Head shadow on the wall from standing too close
- iPhone HEIC file, a PNG screenshot, or anything under 600 px
常见问题解答
What are the Cambodia eVisa photo requirements for Americans?
A recent (last 6 months) passport-style headshot on a plain white or off-white background, full face visible, eyes open, neutral expression — no smile, no glasses, no hats. Save it as a JPEG, ideally 600×600 pixels or larger and squared off, with the file under 2 MB. A phone photo against a true white wall in daylight passes the upload check.
What background does the Cambodia eVisa photo need?
A plain white or off-white background, with no patterns, furniture, other people, or shadows. The catch for Americans is that a wall that looks white to your eye can read as gray or cream to the validator under warm indoor light. Shoot in daylight against true white, stand a foot and a half from the wall so there is no head shadow, and light your face from the front or side rather than from behind.
What size and file format does the photo have to be?
A square image, at least 600×600 pixels, saved as a JPEG (.jpg) under 2 MB. A square crop is the safest aspect ratio for the upload form. The most common file-format snag for Americans is the iPhone HEIC default — switch your camera to "Most Compatible" before you shoot, or convert the finished photo to JPEG before uploading.
Can I smile in my Cambodia eVisa photo?
No. The expression must be neutral — eyes open, mouth closed, no smile, no teeth. Even a slight smile gets auto-flagged at upload. This is one of the most common flags on American applications, simply because we are used to smiling for the camera. Relax your face completely and look straight at the lens.
Can I wear glasses in the photo?
No. Glasses of any kind — including thin wire frames and reading glasses — are rejected, with no medical exception in the spec. Take them off for the photo, even if you wear them all day. Hats and head coverings are also not allowed, except those worn daily for religious reasons, and even then your full face must be visible from forehead to chin.
Can I use a photo I took on my phone?
Yes — most American applicants do exactly that. Use the rear camera (not the selfie camera), hold the phone in portrait at eye level, stand about a foot and a half from a true white wall, and use daylight from a side window. Neutral expression, no glasses, no hats. Save as a JPEG under 2 MB, ideally 600×600 pixels or larger, and do not apply any filters.
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