New Zealand Passport (Child) Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
$11.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) asks for a New Zealand Passport - Child photo of 35 by 45 mm. Online, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) online application takes an upload at least 900 by 1200 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 5 MB. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. The background must be plain white or light grey or off-white, evenly lit and free of shadows. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. From a phone picture we produce the New Zealand Passport - Child photo at this size and verify the framing against the Department of Internal Affairs rules.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 900 × 1200 pixels, up to 4.8 MB, for Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) 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 6 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 Passport (Child) photos
What size is a New Zealand Passport (Child) photo?
New Zealand Passport (Child) 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 Passport (Child) 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 Passport (Child) 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 Passport (Child) 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 Passport (Child) 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 Internal Affairs (DIA). 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 4.8 MB, for Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a New Zealand Passport (Child) 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: Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) (passports.govt.nz).
Rules last checked against Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) on 25 October 2026.
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