PRC ID Picture Requirements: Passport Size, White Background and Name Tag
Updated October 6, 2026
Almost every transaction with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) asks for ID pictures, and the wording is nearly always the same: passport size, white background, with complete name tag. This guide collects what the PRC’s official FAQ says for each transaction and explains how to make a picture that matches.
What the PRC asks for, by transaction
The PRC FAQ lists these picture requirements:
| Transaction | Pictures required (PRC wording) |
|---|---|
| Licensure examination application | “4 pcs. Passport size picture with complete name-tag in white background” |
| Change of status / correction of entries | “2 pieces passport size ID picture in white background with full nametag” |
| Foreign professional applications | “Two (2) pieces passport size I.D. picture with complete name tag in white background” |
| Oath-taking (ASEAN/APEC professionals) | “Recent four (4) passport size pictures, white background with name tag (coat and tie for men; blazer for women)” |
Requirements for other transactions, such as initial registration and ID renewal, can differ by profession and by regional office, and some steps are now done through the PRC’s online system (LERIS). Always check the checklist shown for your transaction in LERIS or at your PRC office.
What “passport size” means
In the Philippines, “passport size” means 3.5 cm wide × 4.5 cm tall (about 1.38” × 1.78”). That’s how the Civil Service Commission defines the “Philippine passport picture size” on its official exam form. It’s taller than it is wide, unlike the square 1×1 and 2×2 sizes.
The name tag
“Complete name tag” means a strip below your chin showing your full name. The PRC FAQ doesn’t spell out a format. A common and safe choice is your full given name, middle initial and surname, written or printed clearly, matching the name on your application. If your exam announcement or regional office asks for a specific format, follow that.
How to make your PRC picture at home
- Prepare the name tag on a strip of white paper, with your complete name in large, dark letters.
- Dress neatly. A collared top is a safe choice. For oath-taking, the PRC asks for coat and tie (men) or a blazer (women).
- Take the photo facing a window for soft light, with your phone at eye level about 1–1.5 meters away. Keep the name tag just below your chin and inside the frame. See how to take an ID photo at home.
- Make the background white with White ID Photo. It runs in your browser, so the photo never leaves your phone or computer.
- Choose “Passport 35×45 mm” under Output size and download the JPG. It’s saved at 300 DPI and prints at exactly 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
- Print the number of copies your transaction needs, on photo paper at 100% scale.
Tips to avoid having pictures turned back
- Use a recent photo that looks like you do now.
- Face the camera directly with a neutral expression, eyes open.
- Take off your glasses unless your office says they’re fine.
- Avoid white tops that blend into the white background.
- Don’t let the name tag cover your chin or collar line.
Taking the Civil Service Exam too? Its rules are stricter. See Civil Service exam ID picture.