Australian Passport Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · Australian Passport Office (DFAT)
$9.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Australian Passport Office (DFAT) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
If you are renewing or applying for an Australian Passport, the Australian Passport Office (DFAT) asks for a printed photo 35 mm wide and 45 mm high, with your head filling roughly 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown. The background may be white or light grey, evenly lit and free of shadows. Since 2018 glasses are not permitted at all unless you hold a medical exemption, so take yours off before the shot. Keep a neutral face, look straight into the lens and avoid filters or retouching, because altered features are refused. The photo has to be less than six months old when you lodge the form.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white, also accepted: light grey |
| 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 or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Plain, evenly lit, no shadows on the face or background; Look straight at the camera, head not tilted; Taken within the last 6 months; No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features |
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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 Passport photos
What size is an Australian Passport photo?
Australian Passport 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 Passport photo need?
A plain white background (light grey 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 Passport photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in Australian Passport photos. Glasses are not permitted in Australian passport photos (since 2018) unless a medical exemption is provided.
Can I smile in an Australian Passport photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take an Australian Passport 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 Australian Passport Office (DFAT). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does an Australian Passport 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: Australian Passport Office (DFAT)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Australian Passport Office (DFAT) (passports.gov.au).
Rules last checked against Australian Passport Office (DFAT) on 12 October 2026.
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