🇳🇿New Zealand Passport 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
900×1200px 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 Passport Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 900 × 1200 px (min) to 4500 × 6000 px (max) |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured background (light blue, grey, or cream) with strong contrast to face. White not recommended. |
| Head size | Face height 29-34mm (60-70% of photo), head including hair max 80% |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 5120 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect passport 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 — Background must be plain and light-coloured (light blue, grey, or cream), not white or patterned
Selfie photo — Selfies distort facial proportions and are not accepted; photo must be taken by someone else from 1.5m away
Wrong head size — Face must cover 60-70% of photo (29-34mm from chin to crown)
Digital alterations — Filters or photo editing software to alter appearance will cause rejection
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months showing current appearance
Shadows on face or background — Lighting must be even across face with no dark shadows
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 or matte 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 or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 900×1200px to 4500×6000px |
| Max file size | 5120 KB |
| Min file size | 250 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (3:4) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a New Zealand passport photo?
35×45mm (3.5×4.5cm) for printed photos. For online applications, digital photos must be 900-4500 pixels wide and 1200-6000 pixels high in JPEG format.
Can I wear glasses in my New Zealand passport photo?
Yes, prescription glasses are allowed as long as they are not tinted or thick-framed, there's no glare on the lenses, and your eyes are clearly visible.
What background colour should I use for NZ passport photo?
Use a plain, light-coloured background such as light blue, grey, or cream. White is not recommended. There must be strong contrast between your face and the background.
Can I take a selfie for my passport photo?
No, selfies are not accepted because they distort facial proportions. Have someone else take your photo from about 1.5 metres away.
Is New Zealand passport photo the same as Australian?
No. NZ passport photos are 35×45mm with a light-coloured background, while Australian passport photos are 35×45mm but require a plain white or light grey background.
Ready to create your passport photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Related Documents
Official source: https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-photos