Australian Citizenship Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Department of Home Affairs
$9.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Department of Home Affairs on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
Applying through the Department of Home Affairs? The Australian Citizenship photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. The upload for ImmiAccount citizenship application needs to be as a JPEG, no larger than 3.5 MB. Use a plain light grey or neutral background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Home Affairs asks for an unedited photo (do not remove the background), recommends a professional passport photo provider and advises against online photo services and apps. No more than 6 months old. Upload your picture and we size it for the Australian Citizenship, replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 3.3 MB, for ImmiAccount citizenship application |
| Background | light grey, also accepted: neutral |
| Head size | 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious reasons. Religious head coverings allowed if the whole face from chin to forehead and both face edges are visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | No more than 6 months old; Full-face view of head and shoulders; Neutral or light grey background that contrasts with the face; Unedited: do not remove the background, moles, wrinkles, scars or red eyes; Infants under 3 may have their mouth open |
Do
Don't
How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Australian Citizenship photos
What size is an Australian Citizenship photo?
Australian Citizenship photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does an Australian Citizenship photo need?
A plain light grey background (neutral is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in an Australian Citizenship photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in Australian Citizenship photos. Glasses must be removed unless they cannot be removed for medical reasons; vision impairment alone is not a reason.
Can I smile in an Australian Citizenship photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious reasons. Religious head coverings allowed if the whole face from chin to forehead and both face edges are visible.
Can I take an Australian Citizenship photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Department of Home Affairs. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, up to 3.3 MB, for ImmiAccount citizenship application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does an Australian Citizenship photo cost in Australia?
$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Department of Home Affairs
Read the rules on the authority's website: Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au).
Rules last checked against Department of Home Affairs on 12 October 2026.
Related pages
More photos in Australia
- Australian ASIC and MSIC Security Card photo · 35 × 45 mm
- Australian Convention Travel Document photo · 35 × 45 mm
- Australian Partner Visa photo · 35 × 45 mm
- Australian Passport photo · 35 × 45 mm
- Australian Passport (Child) photo · 35 × 45 mm
- Australian Student Visa photo · 35 × 45 mm