Australian Passport Photo — Online, Approved First Time
Take or upload a photo. Our AI cuts it to the exact official spec, fixes the background and verifies every measurable rule — on your device, in seconds.
Australian Passport photo requirements
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI |
| Head height | 71–80% of photo height |
| Background | light-grey |
- Official size is a range: 35–40mm wide × 45–50mm tall — 35×45mm (shown here) is the safe minimum end
- 18% grey is the preferred background; white, cream, beige, pale-grey and light blue are also explicitly accepted
- Glasses must be removed unless medically necessary, with a signed medical statement attached
- No smiling/frowning, no filters or digital retouching
Requirements verified against the official authority: www.passports.gov.au
Australian Passport photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a australian passport photo need to be?
35×45mm at 300 DPI.
What background do I need for a Australia australian passport?
The background must be light grey, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 71–80% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a australian passport photo?
Official size is a range: 35–40mm wide × 45–50mm tall — 35×45mm (shown here) is the safe minimum end 18% grey is the preferred background; white, cream, beige, pale-grey and light blue are also explicitly accepted Glasses must be removed unless medically necessary, with a signed medical statement attached No smiling/frowning, no filters or digital retouching
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Australia spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a australian passport photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.