New Zealand Visa Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Immigration New Zealand
$11.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Immigration New Zealand on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
New Zealand Visa photos are printed at 35 by 45 mm, the size the Immigration New Zealand works with. Taken within the last 6 months. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. Immigration New Zealand needs online photos in a 3:4 shape and refuses photos where the head and shoulders are cropped onto a plain background. Your head should fill 70 to 80 percent of the frame height. The background must be plain light grey or neutral, evenly lit and free of shadows. Upload your picture and we size it for the New Zealand Visa, replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 3.0 MB |
| Background | light grey, also accepted: neutral |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. Clear prescription glasses only: not tinted, no heavy frames covering the face, no glare or reflection. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. Must not cover the mouth or the sides of the face. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Taken within the last 6 months; Face covers 70-80% of the image, centred; Neutral and plain background, no other people or objects; Ears visible unless covered for religious or medical reasons; Not edited, enhanced or altered, including by AI |
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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 Visa photos
What size is a New Zealand Visa photo?
New Zealand Visa photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height.
What background does a New Zealand Visa 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 a New Zealand Visa photo?
Yes. Clear prescription glasses only: not tinted, no heavy frames covering the face, no glare or reflection.
Can I smile in a New Zealand 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. Must not cover the mouth or the sides of the face.
Can I take a New Zealand 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 Immigration New Zealand. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a New Zealand Visa 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: Immigration New Zealand
Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration New Zealand (immigration.govt.nz).
Rules last checked against Immigration New Zealand on 12 October 2026.
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