Australia Passport Photo
Based on the official photo guidelines by the Australian Passport Office.
Photo size diagram
Single diagram with measurements (450×292)
Reference: Australian Passport Office
Official Source
Size and quantity
Dimensions, head size and recency
- • Provide 2 identical printed photos taken within the last 6 months
- • Photo size: typically 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high (per APO guidance)
- • Head height: within the specified range in the official diagram
- • Background: plain, light‑coloured (white/light grey), evenly lit
Image quality and lighting
Clarity, colour and lighting
- • Clear, sharp and in focus; no motion blur or pixelation
- • Uniform lighting; no shadows, glare or flash reflections
- • Natural skin tones; no filters or digital alterations
- • Professionally printed on high‑quality photo paper
Pose and expression
How to position yourself
- • Face the camera directly; head not tilted or turned
- • Neutral expression; mouth closed; eyes open
- • Hair off your face; edges of your face clearly visible
- • No hands or objects visible in the frame
Glasses, head coverings and children
Special considerations
- • Glasses: eyes must be clearly visible; avoid glare and tinted lenses
- • Head coverings: allowed for religious/medical reasons; full face visible; no shadows
- • Children and babies: no toys or supporting hands visible; background kept plain
- • Medical exceptions: include a brief note if applicable