New Zealand Private Security Licence Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
Applying through the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority? The New Zealand Private Security Licence photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. 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. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Online, Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority online application takes an upload at least 100 by 130 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 2 MB. Our service frames the New Zealand Private Security Licence photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 100 × 130 pixels, up to 1.9 MB, for Private Security Personnel Licensing 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 6 months; Online: JPEG under 2 MB, larger than 100 x 130 px and smaller than 2048 x 2048 px; by mail a 45 x 35 mm print on good-quality paper; 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 Private Security Licence photos
What size is a New Zealand Private Security Licence photo?
New Zealand Private Security 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 Private Security 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 Private Security 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 Private Security 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 Private Security 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 Private Security Personnel Licensing 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 100 × 130 pixels, up to 1.9 MB, for Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a New Zealand Private Security Licence 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: Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority
Read the rules on the authority's website: Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (justice.govt.nz).
Rules last checked against Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority on 25 October 2026.
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