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Australian passport photo
Australian passport applications need two identical printed photos 35-40 mm wide and 45-50 mm high. This tool crops your photo to the right proportions for printing. Note that many Australian passport renewals are photographed at the post office or lodgement centre instead.
The official requirements
| Print size | 35-40 mm wide, 45-50 mm high (this file is 35 x 45 mm at 600 dpi) |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Two identical good-quality prints |
| Background | Plain white or light grey, contrasting with the face, no shadows |
| Other rules | Facing the camera, neutral expression, edges of face visible; checked against biometric matching |
Checked against the official sources below on 7 Nov 2026.
The Australian Passport Office recommends an experienced passport photographer and states on its guidelines page that it does not recommend online passport photo services or mobile apps, citing identity-fraud risk. Photos are often taken where you lodge the application - check whether your application route needs you to bring prints.
How to do it
- Take a photo against a plain light background, facing the camera.
- Upload it below and frame the head between the guide lines.
- Create the file, download, and print two copies at 35 x 45 mm on photo paper.
Common questions
Who can take the photo?
Anyone - the Passport Office does not endorse providers, but recommends an experienced passport photographer since biometric matching is strict.