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AUpassportchecked November 10, 2026

Australia passport photo

35 × 45 mm

Australia passport photos are 35 × 45 mm, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown, on a white / light grey background.

35 mm 45 mm 32–36 mm

Checks

  1. Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.

Australia passport photo rules

35 mm 45 mm 32–36 mm
Print size
35 × 45 mm
Pixels at 300 dpi
413 × 531 px
Pixels at 600 dpi
827 × 1063 px
Head height
32–36 mm
Background
white / light grey
Glasses
Not allowed unless medically needed
Expression
neutral, eyes open
Editing
The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.

“No retouching. "Background not plain and edited" is an unacceptable example.”

  • Allowed print size is 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high; we make 35 x 45 mm.
  • Print on heavy glossy paper (200 gsm or more) by dye sublimation, not inkjet.
  • The Passport Office recommends a professional provider and does not recommend online services or apps.

What we do: crop, straighten and resize your photo to the exact size. We never retouch your face or change the background.

How it works

  1. Take the photo

    Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.

  2. Check it here

    Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.

  3. Fix what failed

    Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.

  4. Get the file

    Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.

Questions

What size is a Australia passport photo?

35 × 45 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 32–36 mm.

What background colour does a Australia passport photo need?

White / light grey. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.

Can I wear glasses in a Australia passport photo?

Not allowed unless medically needed

Can I take a Australia passport photo at home?

Yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Take it against a plain wall in daylight, then check it here. We crop it to the exact size without editing it.

Will you remove the background or retouch my face?

No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.