PIXPassVisa · DOCUMENT PHOTO GUIDE
Australian passport photos: prepare the photo, not just the file
Applying for an Australian passport starts with a suitable original photograph and the right prints. Use this PixPassVisa guide to decide what to ask a photographer and what to check before lodging your application.
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- Photo width
- 35–40 mm
- Photo height
- 45–50 mm
- Chin to crown
- 32–36 mm
The Australian print requirements
The Australian Passport Office asks for two recent colour photographs. Its published range is 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high, with a chin-to-crown measurement of 32–36 mm. It specifies glossy photographic prints of at least 200 gsm, produced using dye sublimation rather than an inkjet printer.
A plain white or light grey background and an unobstructed, forward-facing portrait are required. The photos must be less than six months old. Check the official examples for children, accessories and medical exceptions.
Source: Australian Passport Office: passport photo guidelines ↗
Why a background editor is not the first step
The Passport Office recommends an experienced photo provider and does not recommend online passport photo services or mobile apps. Its guidance rejects retouching and shows an edited background as an unacceptable example. If lighting or background is wrong, retake the photograph rather than relying on digital repair.
Source: Australian Passport Office: passport photo guidelines ↗
What the PixPassVisa preset means
Our configured Australia preset is 35 × 45 mm. That is one tool setting within the published size range, not the only size allowed and not a certificate of acceptance. A preview cannot verify the paper, printing process or physical size of a print supplied by a shop.
Use our free checker for supplementary feedback before deciding what to do next. Keep your original file. We do not lodge passport applications, provide physical prints or represent the Australian Passport Office.
Before you collect your prints
Ask the provider to confirm the final print dimensions and paper finish. Compare both prints, check that the image is sharp, and ensure no border or scaling has been introduced. If your application needs a guarantor endorsement, follow the instructions in your application pack before signing or marking a photograph.
Official sources and scope
Reviewed against these sources on 14 October 2026. Recheck the instructions for your application before submitting. PixPassVisa is independent of the issuing authorities; a photo check or paid download does not guarantee acceptance.