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New Zealand Passport (online applications) Photo Requirements

Sample Photo
Photo Print Size:
33×44 mm
Head size:
Head must occupy 70 to 80% of the photograph measured from the botton of the chin to the top of the head
Background color:
White
Resolution:
≥1000 dpi
Paper type:
Matte
Digital Photo Size:
1800×2400 pixels

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File Size And Format

  • The file size must be between 250KB and 5MB.
  • The image dimensions must be between 900 and 4500 pixels wide, and between 1200 and 6000 pixels high.
  • Your photo must not be a selfie; someone else must take it for you.
  • The photo must be taken in portrait orientation with a 4:3 aspect ratio, or 3:4 if using a smartphone.
  • The photo must be digital, as scans of printed photos are not accepted.
  • The photo must be in colour and saved in .jpg or .jpeg format.

Head And Face Position

  • Your head must be centered in the frame with space above and to the sides, and your shoulders and upper chest must be included.
  • Your entire face must be fully visible, with no tilt or turn, and your hair must be clear of your eyes and away from the sides of your face.

Background

  • The background must be plain and light in colour, such as light blue, grey, or cream.
  • You must stand at least half a metre away from the background, and there must be no people or objects behind you.

Expression

  • You must keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and you must not smile.

Glasses and Headwear

  • You may wear prescription glasses only if they are not tinted or thick-framed, and your eyes must remain clearly visible with no glare or reflection.
  • You must not wear hats, hoods, headbands, or head coverings unless they are for religious or medical reasons and you have an endorsement in your passport.
  • If you do wear a permitted head covering, your face must still be fully visible.

Baby Photo

  • If the photo is of a baby, the baby must be lying flat on a plain, light-coloured sheet.
  • The photo of the baby must be taken from above, with the baby’s eyes open, the face in full view, and no people or objects visible in the background.