Australia Passport Photo Online
Create an official 35×45mm photo checked against published Australia government regulations. Includes automatic background replacement, an instant compliance check, and a 4×6 inch print sheet — free preview, $2.99 to unlock.
Official Australia Passport Dimensions & Proportion
The government requires exact facial placement within the frame. Our alignment tool automatically measures your head height to ensure it falls strictly within the 71% to 80% allowable zone.
- • Target size: 35 × 45 mm (1.38″ × 1.77″)
- • Head height: 71% – 80% of total height
- • Resolution: At least 413×531 px @ 300 DPI
- • Background: Pure White (#ffffff)
Official Do's & Don'ts for Australia Passport
Follow these core criteria when snapping your photo with your smartphone:
Completely neutral expression, mouth firmly closed, eyes level with camera.
Glasses are not accepted unless you cannot remove them for medical reasons — a signed medical certificate is required. Vision impairment alone is not an acceptable reason.
Collar or high-neck shirt in a contrasting color from the background.
Soft, uniform light with no harsh flash bounce or shadows.
Source: Australian Passports Office — Photo guidelines ↗
Top Reasons Australia Passport Photos Get Rejected
Government agencies reject thousands of passport and visa applications every week for these common mistakes:
- ✕Smiling or parted lips (mouth must be completely closed for age 3 and older; under 3 may have an open mouth)
- ✕Head too small (face must cover at least 32mm of the 45mm height)
- ✕Selfie wide-angle distortion
- ✕Hair obscuring the face edges or eyes
- ✕Home inkjet prints — dye-sublimation on glossy paper (≥200 gsm) only
- ✕Sunglasses or tinted lenses — never accepted; clear glasses need a signed medical certificate
Source: Australian Passports Office — Photo guidelines ↗
Official requirements
- •35mm wide × 45mm high, plain white or light grey background
- •Head (chin to crown) 32–36mm (71%–80% of photo height)
- •Taken within the last 6 months
- •Neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes looking directly forward
- •No head covering unless worn for religious purposes
- •Physical prints must be dye-sublimation on glossy photo paper (≥200 gsm) — home inkjet prints are not accepted
Official Authority Source: Australian Passports Office — Photo guidelines ↗
Size specifications table
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 35 mm | 45 mm |
| Inches | 1.38″ | 1.77″ |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 413 px | 531 px (minimum) |
How to Print Your Australia Passport Photo for $0.35 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart
In-store passport photo desks charge up to $17.99 for two cut prints. Here is how you can use your IdPhoto Studio download to print for pennies:
- Unlock and download your print-ready 4×6 inch sheet containing multiple copies.
- Save the image to your phone or USB thumb drive.
- Visit any CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Boots, or local photo kiosk and select "4×6 Photo Print" (approx. $0.35–$0.50).
- Do not select the $16.99–$17.99 passport photo menu item — the 4×6 print paper is identical.
- Once printed, use scissors or a craft knife to trim along the clean outline guides.
Need detailed kiosk screen instructions? Read our step-by-step CVS & Walgreens photo print guide →
What our checker verifies
Every photo is checked against these parameters before you pay:
- • Resolution of at least 413×531px
- • Exact aspect ratio of 35:45 (±2%)
- • Head height between 71% and 80% of the photo
- • Eye line between 35% and 60% from the top
- • Full head and hair inside the frame boundary
- • The top of your head inside the frame — measured from your photo
- • Plain, shadowless background with correct color tone
These are the rules we can measure. Whether the authority accepts the photo is their decision — and if they reject a photo you bought from us, we refund it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear glasses in an Australian passport photo?
Glasses are not accepted unless you cannot remove them for medical reasons — a signed medical certificate is required. Vision impairment alone is not an acceptable reason.
What size is an Australian passport photo?
The photo must measure 35mm to 40mm wide by 45mm to 50mm high (standard 35×45mm). The face from crown to chin must measure between 32mm and 36mm.
Source: Australian Passports Office — Photo guidelines ↗
Other documents and specifications
Ready to create your Australia Passport photo?
Upload any smartphone portrait. Preview your compliance report for free — pay only when your photo passes.
Create My Photo Now →Already have a rejected photo? Check it free →