Background and shadows
Check the whole outline of the head, hair, ears and shoulders against the official examples.
Official source reviewed · 2026-05-04
Australia Passport Photo Requirements
Review the published Australia passport photo dimensions and follow the official application route.
- Printed size
- 35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm high
- Metric size
- 35-40 x 45-50 mm
- Digital route
- Digital use depends on the application route; printed photos remain a core requirement for many applications.
- Background
- Plain white or light background that contrasts with the face.
- Position and expression
- Face height from chin to crown must be 32 to 36 mm. Face should be centered, looking straight at the camera, with edges clearly visible.
- File or print note
- Use good-quality colour prints on heavy-weight glossy paper; avoid inkjet home prints for official use.
Tool availability
No public output preset yet
This page keeps the reviewed source visible, but the country has not been added to the public photo selector. Use the official route or a professional photo service until the output and print rules are verified in the shared specification library.
Manual review remains required
A measured file is not an acceptance decision
Face and expression
Confirm the eyes, mouth, pose and recent likeness yourself. The browser does not make a biometric judgment.
Current route
Read the linked authority page again before submission because application channels and photo handling can change.