Australia passport photo:35-40 x 45-50 mm
Australian passport photo: 35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm tall, plain light background.
Make a Australia photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a Australia passport photo
- 35-40 mm wide, 45-50 mm tall
- Plain light-colored background (white or light grey)
- Face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
- No glasses
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent (within last 6 months)
Australia passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 35-40 x 45-50 mm, which is 472 x 591 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown
- Background is white or light grey, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick Australia in the photo tool.
Ready to make your Australia photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about Australia passport photos
What size is an Australia passport photo?+
An Australia passport photo is 35-40 x 45-50 mm (472 × 591 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 32 to 36 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my Australia passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons an Australia photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 35-40 x 45-50 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 32 to 36 mm tall), a background that isn't white or light grey, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does an Australia passport photo need?+
Australia accepts a white or light grey background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this Australia photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online Australia applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 35-40 x 45-50 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.