Australia Passport Photo 35mm x 45mm requirement

Photo SizeWidth: 35 mm, Height: 45 mm
Resolution (DPI)600
Background colorWhite
Digital photo sizeWidth: 827 pixels, Height: 1063 pixels
Photo paper typeGlossy

Australia passport photo acceptable and unacceptable

Size & Composition

  • Overall dimensions: 35–40 mm (width) × 45–50 mm (height).
  • Face height: Chin to crown must be 32–36 mm.
  • Close-framed head and full face; centred and looking straight at the camera.

Age & Recency

  • Photos must be taken within the last 6 months.

Quality

  • Colour prints on heavy-weight glossy paper (≥ 200 gsm) using dye sublimation — no inkjet.
  • Image must be clear and in focus with no marks or ‘red-eye’.
  • Uniform lighting: no shadows or reflections; natural skin tones.

Expression & Pose

  • Face centred and looking directly at the camera; not tilted.
  • Neutral expression — eyes open, mouth closed (children under 3 may have mouth open).

Background & Headwear

  • Plain white or light-grey background that contrasts with the face.
  • No shadows on the background.
  • Religious head coverings allowed only if the full face and edges (chin to forehead) are visible and coverings are plain.

Disallowed Items

  • No retouching (e.g., removing moles, wrinkles, scars).
  • No glasses (unless medically necessary with medical certificate; frames must not obscure eyes).
  • No toys, people, or objects in the photo (especially for infants).
  • Hair must not cover the face edges.

Jewellery & Assistive Devices

  • Jewellery or piercings must not obscure any facial features or create reflections.
  • Hearing aids can be worn.

Children & Infants

  • For under 3s, a photo where the child’s mouth is open is acceptable, but all other requirements still apply.
  • No one else (e.g., parent) or objects can be visible.

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