New Zealand Passport Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
£6.99 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
For a New Zealand Passport photo, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. Taken within the last 6 months. The upload for Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) online application needs to be at least 900 by 1200 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 5 MB. 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. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. Use a plain white or light grey or off-white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. We make the New Zealand Passport photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.
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 photos
What size is a New Zealand Passport photo?
New Zealand Passport 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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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