Australia passport photo size and requirements
The Australia passport photo is 35 x 45 mm, with the head 32 to 36 mm (chin to crown). Checked against the official source on 2 October 2026.
| Printed size (width x height) | 35 x 45 mm (35 to 40 mm wide and 45 to 50 mm high (this tool makes 35 x 45 mm)) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 32 to 36 mm, chin to crown |
| Digital photo | Online renewal uses a photo code from your photo provider, not an uploaded file |
| Background | plain white or light grey, contrasting with your face |
| Who takes it | 2 identical colour prints, dye sublimation on at least 200 gsm glossy paper. One is endorsed by a guarantor unless you renew the streamlined way. |
| How recent | Less than 6 months old |
Make this photo now. Add a picture, mark the top of the head and the chin, and download a file cropped to 35 x 45 mm. Free preview; US$5.99 removes the watermark and adds a 4 x 6 inch print sheet.
Print the sheet at a photo lab that uses dye sublimation (not inkjet) on heavy glossy paper, as the Passport Office requires.
Official source
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