Australia passport photo: size and rules
The printed Australia passport photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
- Head 32 to 36 mm
Photo specification
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head, crown to chin | 32 to 36 mm (1.26 to 1.42 in) |
| Photos required | 2 |
| Paper | glossy, heavy-weight, dye-sublimation, 200 gsm minimum |
We check sizes and positions; the issuing authority decides acceptance. Last checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before you apply.
Background and editing
The source asks for a plain white or light grey background. The rules do not allow digital changes to the photo, so the background has to be right when the photo is taken. Retake it against a plain wall instead of editing the background. PortraitPass keeps background replacement off by default for this document.
Rules from the source
- Print width may be 35-40 mm and height 45-50 mm.
- Two photos are needed, clear and unedited.
- Smoothing skin, brightening the background or removing shadows can affect biometric checks.
- Face forward, neutral expression, no shadows on face or background.
Expression, lighting and how recent the photo is cannot be measured from a picture, so check them yourself.
Can you make it at home?
Yes. Prints must be dye-sublimation on glossy paper of at least 200 gsm, so have a photo lab print it; home printers do not meet this. A professional passport photo provider is recommended, not required; apps and online services are discouraged.
PortraitPass frames the photo against the head and eye lines above and exports a single photo or a print sheet, with the measurements shown so you can check them yourself.
Sources
- Passport photos | Australian Passport OfficeIssuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Camera Operator Guidelines (passports.gov.au)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Passport photos (Australian High Commission, London)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
- Australian Passport Photos Guidelines (Consulate-General, Ho Chi Minh City)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
Found a wrong or outdated number? Open an issue with the source link.
Common questions
What size is a Australia passport photo?
The printed photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a Australia passport photo at home?
Yes. The source accepts a photo you prepare yourself.
What background does a Australia passport photo need?
The source asks for a plain white or light grey background.
How big should the head be in a Australia passport photo?
Measured from the crown to the chin, the head should be 32 to 36 mm (1.26 to 1.42 in).
Where do the Australia passport numbers come from?
From the issuing authority’s own pages: Passport photos | Australian Passport Office, Camera Operator Guidelines (passports.gov.au), Passport photos (Australian High Commission, London) and Australian Passport Photos Guidelines (Consulate-General, Ho Chi Minh City). Last checked 28 Sep 2026.
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