Australian Convention Travel Document Photo in the UK

35 × 45 mm · white background · Australian Passport Office

£6.99 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 on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Australian Passport Office? The Australian Convention Travel Document photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Lodged in person under the same photo rules as an Australian passport. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. Our service frames the Australian Convention Travel Document photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.

Photo requirements

Australian Convention Travel Document photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Backgroundwhite
Head size71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesTaken within the last 6 months; Lodged in person under the same photo rules as an Australian passport; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes
No glare on glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 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 Convention Travel Document photos

What size is an Australian Convention Travel Document photo?

Australian Convention Travel Document 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 Convention Travel Document photo need?

A plain white background, 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 Convention Travel Document 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 Convention Travel Document 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 Convention Travel Document 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. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does an Australian Convention Travel Document photo cost in the UK?

£6.99 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

Read the rules on the authority's website: Australian Passport Office (passports.gov.au).

Rules last checked against Australian Passport Office on 25 October 2026.

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