🇳🇿New Zealand ID Card Photo for $1
Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
413×531px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
New Zealand ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Plain, light-colored background (light blues, greys, creams). Not white - requires contrast between face and background. |
| Head size | Head centered with clear gaps around sides, top, and bottom |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 12 months |
| Paper type | Glossy |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | No |
How It Works
Get your perfect id card photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong background color — Background must be plain and light-colored (greys, blues, creams), not white or dark
Wrong head size — Head must be centered with clear gaps around sides, top, and bottom
Eyes obscured by hair — Hair must be off the eyes and away from the sides of the face
Sunglasses or tinted lenses — Regular prescription glasses are allowed but sunglasses and tinted lenses are not
Photo is a selfie — Selfies are not accepted as they distort facial features; camera must be 1.5m away
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 12 months
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a New Zealand ID card photo?
35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm). This is the standard passport-sized format used in New Zealand for ID cards like the Kiwi Access Card.
What background color is required for NZ ID photos?
A plain, light-colored background such as light blue, grey, or cream. Unlike some countries, pure white is not recommended - there should be contrast between your face and the background.
Can I wear glasses in my New Zealand ID photo?
Yes, prescription glasses are allowed if they are not tinted or thick-framed. There must be no glare on the lenses and a clear gap between your eyes and the frames.
Is the NZ ID card photo the same as passport photo?
The dimensions are the same (35x45mm), but ID card photos allow 12-month recency versus 6 months for passports, and both require light-colored backgrounds rather than pure white.
Can I take a selfie for my NZ ID card?
No. Selfies are not accepted because they distort facial features. The camera must be positioned about 1.5 meters away at eye level.
Ready to create your id card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
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Related Documents
Official source: https://kiwiaccess.co.nz/photo-requirements/