Australia Passport (35x45 mm) Photo Size Requirements and Online Tool

Last Update: August 1, 2026

Photo size and quality

• Two identical, good quality colour prints

• Taken within six months and produced using dye sublimation

• No retouching

• have to be 35mm to 40mm wide and 45mm to 50mm high. The size of the face from chin to crown can be up to a maximum of 36mm, with a minimum of 32mm.

 Background and Lighting

• Clear

• focused image

• no marks or 'red eye'

• Plain white or light grey background that contrasts with your face

• Uniform lighting (no shadows or reflections), with appropriate brightness and contrast to show natural skin tone

  Pose and Expression

• Face centered and looking straight at the camera; not tilted

• Make sure your hair is off your face so that you can see your face's edges

• Keep your eyes open and your mouth closed

• A neutral expression (no smiling, laughing, or frowning)

Head coverings

You can wear the covering in your passport photo if you usually cover your head for religious reasons.

The head covering must be plain, without patterns (even small ones), and worn so that your face can be seen from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead. Your face's edges on either side must also be visible.

Jewellery and piercings

No part of your face can be obscured by jewelry, especially around your eyes, mouth, and nose.There can’t be any reflection from rings or studs.

Glasses

Glasses are not allowed in passport photos.

You must avoid obscuration of your eyes by the frames and any reflection from the lenses if you are unable to take your glasses off for medical reasons.you’ll need to show a medical certificate or fill in a declaration form that explains the reason.Note: vision impairment alone is not an acceptable reason to wear glasses in a passport photo.

Hearing aids

Your passport photo may include hearing aids if you usually wear them - this applies to adults, children, and infants.

Australian Baby and Child Passport Photos

Babies and children must also have their own passport photos.

For baby passport photos:

• The baby must be the only person visible
• No hands or supporting arms may appear
• Toys, blankets and car seats should not be visible
• The face must be clearly visible
• The background must be plain and light coloured
• The photo must be sharp and well lit

Very young babies do not always need to have their eyes fully open. However, both eyes should be visible whenever possible.

Place the baby on a plain light-coloured sheet and take the photo from directly above. Make sure there are no strong shadows around the head.

Do not photograph a baby while another person is holding them unless that person can be completely excluded from the image. 

Common Australian Passport Photo Problems

Your passport photo may be rejected if:

• The photo is blurry or low quality
• Lighting is too dark or too bright
• The face is not centred or properly sized
• The background is not plain
• Shadows appear on the face or behind the head
• Eyes are closed or hair covers the eyes
• The image has been heavily edited or retouched
• The printed size or paper is incorrect
• The photo is older than six months

Check the image carefully before printing or submitting your application.

How the Australian Passport Photo Maker Works

1. Upload your photo

Choose a recent and clear photo.

2. Process the photo

Our Australian Passport photo maker will automatically adjust the image so your face is centred and the head size matches the Australian passport photo requirements. The photo maker will crop the photo to the correct Australian Passport photo dimensions and size.

3. Download the prepared photo

Download the 100% compliant photo for printing and online submission.

How to Print an Australian Passport Photo

For best results, it’s recommended to have your Australian passport photo printed professionally in colour.

You can use:

• Thick, glossy photo paper (around 200 gsm or higher)
• High-quality colour printing
• Dye-sublimation printing if available
• A local photo shop or passport photo printing service

Printing at home usually isn’t ideal unless you have a good-quality printer and proper photo paper that meets professional standards.

When printing, make sure the image isn’t stretched, compressed, or distorted. The final photo still needs to fit within the required size range of 35- 40 mm wide by 45-50 mm high.

Can I Submit an Australian Passport Photo Online?

Australian passport applications may begin online, but many applicants still need to print the completed application and lodge it with physical passport photos.

Source: https://www.passports.gov.au/help/passport-photos?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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