Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) Photo in Australia

51 × 51 mm · white background · Bureau of Immigration (BI)

$9.99 digital file

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Bureau of Immigration (BI) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

A Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo for the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is 51 by 51 mm when printed. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Head height from chin to crown is 25 to 35 mm. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Two 2x2 colour photographs with white background. Our service frames the Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.

Photo requirements

Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo requirements
Photo size51 × 51 mm
Backgroundwhite
Head size50–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesNot allowed
Head coveringsNot allowed. Headwear is not acceptable.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesTwo 2x2 colour photographs with white background; Taken within the last 3 months; No facial obstruction (eyeglasses, face mask); A scanned photograph is not allowed; Two photographs for each dependent child too; Overseas posts may ask for a different number or background

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is wearing glasses
No glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photos

What size is a Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo?

Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photos are 51 × 51 mm. The head should fill 50–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo?

No. Glasses are not allowed in Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photos. No eyeglasses, sunglasses or coloured contact lenses.

Can I smile in a Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Not allowed. Headwear is not acceptable.

Can I take a Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Bureau of Immigration (BI). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Philippine Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) photo cost in Australia?

$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Bureau of Immigration (BI)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Bureau of Immigration (BI) (immigration.gov.ph).

Rules last checked against Bureau of Immigration (BI) on 12 October 2026.

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