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Australia Passport Photo Requirements (2026 Updated Guide)
If you are applying for an Australian passport, your photo must meet strict guidelines set by the Australian Passport Office. Incorrect size, background color, or head positioning can lead to application rejection.
The required photo size is 35x45 mm with a white or light gray background. The head must measure between 32–36 mm from chin to crown. The photo must be recent (within 6 months), well-lit, and show a neutral facial expression.
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According to the official Australian Passport Office photo guidelines , passport photos must measure 35x45 mm with strict head height and background rules.
🇦🇺 Australia Specifications
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Australia Passport Photo Requirements
📏 Size & Dimensions
- Size: 35x45 mm
- Head Height: 32-36 mm
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- Color: Natural skin tones
- Distance from chin to crown: 32-36 mm
- Eye line position: 40-55 mm from bottom
🎨 Background & Lighting
- Background: White or Light Gray
- Even lighting, no shadows on face or background
- No reflections on face
- Good contrast
- Uniform background with no patterns or textures
👤 Face & Expression
- Eyes open and clearly visible
- Neutral expression (no smiling, frowning, or raised eyebrows)
- Mouth closed
- Looking straight at camera
- No hair covering eyes or face
- Face centered and square to camera
Frequently Asked Questions - Australia
Australian passport photos require 35x45 mm (35mm wide x 45mm high) with a white or light gray background. The head must measure 32-36 mm from chin to crown, and eyes must be positioned 40-55mm from the bottom of the photo.
No, a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed is required. No smiling, frowning, or raised eyebrows. Your mouth must be closed and teeth should not be visible.
Glasses are generally not recommended. If you must wear them due to medical reasons, ensure there's no glare, frames don't cover your eyes, and your eyes are clearly visible. Tinted glasses or sunglasses are not permitted. You may need a medical certificate if glasses are required.
Religious or medical head coverings are permitted but must not obscure the face. The face must be clearly visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, and both edges of the face must be visible. A statutory declaration may be required for religious headwear.
Passport photos must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
Yes, but special rules apply: infant's eyes must be open, head supported (no hands visible), and they must be looking at the camera. For babies under 6 months, they can be lying on a white sheet. The same size requirements apply.
Australian visa photos typically follow the same size requirements (35x45mm) but may have slightly different specifications for certain visa types. Our tool creates photos that meet both passport and standard visa requirements.
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