Australian passport photo rules
| Rule | Requirement | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Print size | 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high | Official |
| Face size | 32–36 mm, chin to crown | Official |
| Pixels for 35 × 45 mm | 413 × 531 px | approx. at 300 DPI |
| Background | Plain white or light grey | Official |
| Dye-sublimation, glossy, 200 gsm or heavier | Official | |
| Retouching | Not allowed | Official |
Official source: passports.gov.au – Photo guidelines, checked 3 Nov 2026. Always confirm with the issuing authority before you print or upload – rules change.
Use this page as a guide
The Australian Passport Office (APO) does not recommend online photo services or apps, and it asks for studio-style prints. So treat this page as a size guide: the tool shows your photo’s pixel size and lets you preview a 35 × 45 mm crop (413 × 531 px, approx. at 300 DPI). This tool only crops, resizes and checks size. It does not replace backgrounds, retouch faces or decide whether a photo will be accepted.
Common problems
- Face too small: chin to crown must be 32–36 mm on the print.
- Shadows behind the head or on the face.
- Glare on glasses, or hair over the eyes.
Other countries: see the passport photo size hub.