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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Australian Passport spec
| Photo size | 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high |
| Head height | 32–36 mm (chin to crown) |
| Background | Plain white or light grey |
| Digital upload | For printing, use glossy photos (dye-sublimation process, ≥200 gsm). Digital upload rules vary by application — check your application portal. |
Source: Australian Passport Office — passports.gov.au · verified 2026-10-08
Australian Passport photo — requirements & how to
Australian passport photos are 35–40 mm wide and 45–50 mm high, with your face measuring 32–36 mm from chin to crown. Use a plain white or light grey background, no glasses, and a neutral expression. Prints must be glossy (dye-sublimation process, minimum 200 gsm paper). Two photos are required for an application.
Key rules for Australia
- 2 photos required
- No glasses (unless medically required, with certificate)
- No retouching of any kind — brightness/contrast only
- Dye-sublimation prints only (not inkjet), glossy, min 200 gsm
- Neutral expression — not smiling, laughing or frowning
How to make your Australia photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size are Australian passport photos?
35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high, with the face 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
Can I print Australian passport photos at home?
Not on an inkjet printer — Australia requires dye-sublimation prints on heavy-weight glossy paper (minimum 200 gsm). Most photo labs and pharmacies can print from your digital file.
Can I wear my glasses in an Australian passport photo?
No, unless you cannot remove them for medical reasons (and then you need a medical certificate; frames must not obscure your eyes and there must be no reflections).