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EPIK Application Photos: Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide aggregating 11 questions about epik application photos: complete guide. Sourced from authoritative government references.

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Q1.For the visa photo, does it need to be in Korean passport size? Also when I used the app for my photo they modified the background to make it more white is that going to be a problem for the visa?

Originally answered:

Please look at the image below to check on size and regulation

Q2.Do our professional pictures need to be printed on photo paper?

Originally answered:

Yes, you must develop your professional photos.

Q3.Does the photo on my EPIK application have to match the actual passport photos I send in with the final documents?

Originally answered:

No, the photo on your application doesn't have to match the actual passport photo.

Q4.I have a teaching certificate, do I need that to be notarized/apostilled, or is it unnecessary?

Originally answered:

- your teaching certificate doesn't have to be notarized or apostilled. you can simply provide a photocopy of your teaching certificate, please.

Q5.Should I smile in my passport photo or should I have a straight face?

Originally answered:

Smiling in your passport photo is preferred. The majority of ESL teaching positions in Korea are to teach students from kindergarten through grade 6. A friendly smile can leave a good impression on these types of employers.

Q6.Can we take our own pictures or do we have to get professional photos done with the date stamp on the back?

Originally answered:

you can use the app :) but we do recommend you to use professional photo :) with white background and neat clothing !

Q7.When I send the CBC and diploma I only sent the apostilled version and not my originals, correct?

Originally answered:

Correct, we just need a photocopy of BA diploma including Apostille stamp on it. Original Diploma is not necessary.


However you need to obtain Apostille on the original copy of CBC.

Q8.Previous applicant said you could send photo copied of apostilles documents. Is that not true? I have to send my actual degree to you?

Originally answered:

No, the apostille has to be original. What he/she meant was that you can make a copy of your diploma, have it notarized, and have that apostilled.

Q9.Will your photo appear on the EPIK application when you print it off?

Originally answered:

Yes your photo will appear on the application form, But we will glue the physical photo on it.

Q10.My husband and I are co-applicants; do we each need to provide a copy of our marriage license, or is one for the both of us ok?

Originally answered:

Yes both will need to submit a photocopy of the marriage license.

Q11.Can we photocopy the CRC before getting it notarized? Or should it be the original?

Originally answered:

CRC must be original. we will scan your documents as time goes by though.

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