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Australian 35×45 mm Passport Photo Size

Australian Passport Office (APO) photos use a rectangular format—not the US 2×2 square. Official guidance allows a size range; our tool crops to the common 35×45 mm ratio used at most print shops.

Official dimensions

Printed photos typically measure 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high. Head height must fall within the range shown in the APO diagram on this requirements page.

  • Print size: typically 35–40 × 45–50 mm
  • Head height: per APO diagram (crown to chin)
  • Background: plain white or light grey
  • Quantity: 2 identical prints within 6 months

Why our tool uses 35×45 mm

Most Australian photo booths and shop services output 35×45 mm—the same as Schengen visa photos. If APO updates its range, always confirm on passports.gov.au before submitting.

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Select Australia 35×45 mm, align your head between the guides, run the passport photo checker, and download. Print two identical copies on photo paper or upload to Officeworks.

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Common questions

Is Australian 35×45 the same as US 2×2?
No. US photos are 51×51 mm square. Australian photos are taller rectangles with different head-height rules.
What background for Australian passport photos?
Plain white or light grey with even lighting—not UK cream.
Can I use a Schengen 35×45 photo for Australia?
Often yes if it meets APO head-height and quality rules, but verify against the official diagram—not every European booth print is identical.

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