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Australian passport photo requirements
Australian passport photos use an allowed size range and must meet strict print and image-quality rules.
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Official resource language: English
Key requirements
- Printed width
- 35–40 mm
- Printed height
- 45–50 mm
- Face height
- 32–36 mm from the chin to the crown of the head
- Background
- Plain white or light grey with uniform lighting
Digital editing restrictions
The Australian Passport Office does not allow retouching and does not recommend online passport photo services or mobile apps.
Treat MyIDPhoto as a sizing preview only. For an Australian passport application, follow the Passport Office guidance and use a provider that can meet its capture and print requirements.
Official sources
- Passport photo guidelinesAustralian Passport Office