Australian passport photos must be 35×45 mm, taken within 6 months, white or light grey background, no glasses, JPEG under 1 MB. The Australian Passports Office has strict biometric requirements — the face must occupy 70–80% of the photo height. Use PhotoFit to resize your photo to the correct dimensions free in 30 seconds.
| Size | 35 mm wide × 45 mm tall (printed) |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | Approximately 413×531 px |
| File size (digital) | Under 1 MB (JPEG recommended) |
| Background | White or light grey — no patterns |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at camera |
| Glasses | Not permitted (Australian Passports Office rule) |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months of application |
Australian passport photos must be 35×45 mm (printed size), JPEG under 1 MB for digital applications, white or light grey plain background, taken within 6 months, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. Glasses are not permitted since 2021. The photo must be taken from the front — profile shots are rejected.
The background must be white or light grey with no patterns, shadows, or other people. Unlike Indian passport photos which require white background only, Australia also accepts light grey. The face must stand out clearly from the background with no harsh shadows.
Yes, if you meet all requirements. Use a white or light grey wall, good even lighting (avoid direct flash), neutral expression, no glasses. Crop to the correct 35×45 mm ratio. Compress to under 1 MB in JPEG. PhotoFit can resize and compress your photo to meet Australian standards in seconds.
Yes — Australian Passports Office requires exactly 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall. The head must occupy 70–80% of the photo height (31–36 mm head height). The photo must be printed in colour on photo-quality paper at exactly 35×45 mm by the certifying photographer or at a photo printing centre.