Australia Passport Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a Australia Passport photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	35 × 45 mm
Digital	≥600px digital
Head height	Head 32–36mm
Background	Plain light
Fine print	No glasses; full head to shoulders visible; no head coverings.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain plain light wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a Australia Passport photo?

35 × 45 millimetres (≥600px digital in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be Head 32–36mm of the frame.

What background does the Australia Passport photo need?

Plain light. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. No glasses; full head to shoulders visible; no head coverings.