Take an Australian Passport Photo at Home
You can take your own Australian passport photo if it meets APO rules. Phone photos are widely accepted when size, background, and lighting are correct—crop with our free passport photo maker before printing.
What you need
Use a smartphone rear camera or digital camera. Hang a plain white or light grey sheet behind you. Ask someone else to shoot or use a tripod—selfies distort head position.
- Plain white or light grey background, evenly lit
- Natural daylight facing a window
- Rear camera—not selfie mode
- No filters, beauty modes, or AI background swaps
Pose and expression
Face the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed. Eyes open and clearly visible. Glasses are allowed without glare. Keep hair off your face.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Look straight at the camera
- Remove hats unless religious or medical
Crop and check
Upload to our free 35×45 mm cropper, complete the passport photo checker, and download two prints. Compare head height against the APO diagram on our requirements page.
Ready to crop your photo?
Free online tool—pick your country template (US 2×2 or UK 35×45), align your head, and download. No account needed.