New Zealand Firearms Licence Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority
$11.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
For a New Zealand Firearms Licence photo, the Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Taken within the last 12 months. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. Online, Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority online application takes an upload at least 900 by 1200 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 10 MB. The background must be plain white or light grey or off-white, evenly lit and free of shadows. The New Zealand Firearms Licence 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 900 × 1200 pixels, up to 9.5 MB, for Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority online application |
| Background | white, also accepted: light grey, 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 12 months; 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 New Zealand Firearms Licence photos
What size is a New Zealand Firearms Licence photo?
New Zealand Firearms Licence 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 a New Zealand Firearms Licence photo need?
A plain white background (light grey, 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 a New Zealand Firearms Licence 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 a New Zealand Firearms Licence 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 a New Zealand Firearms Licence 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 Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority. 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 900 × 1200 pixels, up to 9.5 MB, for Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a New Zealand Firearms Licence photo cost in New Zealand?
$11.99 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: Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority
Read the rules on the authority's website: Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority (firearmssafety.govt.nz).
Rules last checked against Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority on 25 October 2026.
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