Australian Working Holiday Visa 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 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The Australian Working Holiday Visa photo accepted by the Department of Home Affairs is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Taken within the last 6 months. If you apply online (Department of Home Affairs online application), the file must be at least 1200 by 1600 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 3.5 MB. The background must be plain light grey or cream or off-white, evenly lit and free of shadows. The Australian Working Holiday Visa photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 1200 × 1600 pixels, up to 3.3 MB, for Department of Home Affairs online application |
| Background | light grey, also accepted: cream, off-white |
| 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 | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| 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 | Taken within the last 6 months; ImmiAccount facial image: JPEG between 70 KB and 3.5 MB, 1200 x 1600 px preferred, a digital original rather than a scan; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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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 Working Holiday Visa photos
What size is an Australian Working Holiday Visa photo?
Australian Working Holiday Visa 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 Working Holiday Visa photo need?
A plain light grey background (cream, off-white 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 Working Holiday Visa photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in an Australian Working Holiday Visa 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 Working Holiday Visa 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, at least 1200 × 1600 pixels, up to 3.3 MB, for Department of Home Affairs online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does an Australian Working Holiday Visa 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 25 October 2026.
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