Australia passport photo
Australia passport photo size is 35 to 40 mm wide by 45 to 50 mm high, with your face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown. We use 35 x 45 mm. Read the Passport Office print rules before you order prints.
Choose the document
Australian passport: 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 in), head 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown.
Add your photo
Include your head and shoulders. A plain light wall behind you works best.
Add a photo and it appears inside the frame, ready to drag.
Crown line 4.4 mm from the top. Chin between 36.4 and 40.4 mm.
Fit your head to the lines
Lighten the background
This pulls light greys towards white. It does not remove a busy background, so stand in front of a plain wall.
Check and download
- Look straight at the camera.
- Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed.
- Keep your eyes open and clearly visible.
- Nothing covering your face, and no hair across your eyes.
- No glasses glare. Take glasses off if you can.
- Plain, light background behind you.
- Even lighting, with no shadows on your face or the wall.
- The edges of your face on both sides must be clearly visible.
- Take the photo within 6 months of applying.
Australia asks for professional prints on heavy glossy paper (dye sublimation, not inkjet) and does not recommend online photo services or apps. Read the Passport Office page before you apply.
We size and crop your photo to the official measurements. The passport office decides if it is accepted, so check it against their rules.
How to take an Australian passport photo at home
- 1
Take a clear photo
Stand facing a window with a plain light wall or sheet behind you. Hold the phone at eye height, or prop it up. Keep your face straight, mouth closed and eyes open. Include your head and shoulders.
- 2
Fit it to the lines
Choose Australian passport, add the photo, then drag and zoom until the top of your head touches the red crown line and your chin sits between the dashed lines. The frame is 35 x 45 mm.
- 3
Download and print
Press Download photo for the single file, or Download print sheet for a 6x4 inch sheet. Print the sheet at any photo kiosk at full size and cut along the thin lines.
Australian passport photo size and rules
| Document | Australia passport |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 in) |
| Head height, chin to crown | 32 to 36 mm |
| Background | Plain white or light, in clear contrast to your face. |
| Digital file we make | 827 x 1063 px JPG |
| Copies on a 6x4 inch sheet | 8 |
These figures come from the official guidance. Check the official rules before you apply.
Questions
What size is an Australian passport photo?
Between 35 and 40 mm wide and between 45 and 50 mm high. The height of your face, from chin to crown, must be 32 to 36 mm. We make 35 x 45 mm photos.
Can I print it at home?
The Passport Office asks for dye sublimation prints on heavy-weight glossy paper, not inkjet. It also does not recommend online photo services or apps, so read its page before you decide.
What background do I need?
A plain white or light background that contrasts with your face.
How recent must the photo be?
Less than 6 months old.