An Australian passport photo is 35 to 40 mm wide and 45 to 50 mm high, with the head measuring 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown on a plain white or light grey background. This page opens the photo maker at 35 × 45 mm with those rules loaded, so the guides tell you when the head is the right size.
Your photo is edited only in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, which matters for a picture that will sit in an identity document.
How to make an Australian passport photo
- Country and Document are already set to Australia and Passport.
- Drop a photo taken in the last six months, without glasses, with a neutral expression.
- Let Auto-fit size the head, or drag and zoom until the guides turn green at 32 to 36 mm.
- Keep Background on "As required" for light grey, choose Print on 4 × 6 in, and select "Make photo".
- Have the sheet printed at a photo lab, then cut out two photos.
The rules in brief
- Size: 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high; 35 × 45 mm is the usual choice.
- Head: 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown.
- Background: plain white or light grey.
- 2 photos, less than 6 months old.
- No glasses except for medical reasons; neutral expression, mouth closed.
Print it the right way
Australia asks for glossy photos printed on a dye-sublimation printer, the kind photo labs and kiosks use, not an inkjet printer at home. Save the 4 × 6 inch sheet as a JPEG, have it printed without cropping, and cut along the lines. The full checklist is on the Australian Passport Office's photo page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print my Australian passport photo at home?
An inkjet print isn't accepted. Make the sheet here and have it printed at a photo lab or kiosk, which uses the right kind of printer.
Does the background have to be white?
Plain white or light grey both work. "As required" uses light grey, which keeps the edge of a pale face clear.
How many photos does the application need?
Two identical photos. A 4 × 6 inch sheet holds eight at this size.