What size is an Australian passport photo?
35–40 mm wide and 45–50 mm high, with the face 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
Australian passport photo guide
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Australian passport photos are 35–40 mm wide and 45–50 mm high, on a plain white or light grey background, taken within the last six months. Paper applications need two identical prints, and one usually has to be endorsed by a guarantor.
- 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high
- Face 32–36 mm from chin to crown
- Plain white or light grey background
- Two identical colour prints, under 6 months old
- Glasses only with a medical certificate
Printing Australian passport photos
The Australian Passport Office asks for good-quality colour prints produced with dye-sublimation, which is what photo labs use. Print the sheet at a lab rather than on a home inkjet printer.
Unless you qualify for streamlined renewal or apply online in Australia, a guarantor must endorse one of your two photos.
Checklist before you print
Australia is strict about glasses and expression.
- Remove glasses unless you have a medical certificate
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Even lighting with no shadows
- Two identical prints from the same file
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wear glasses in an Australian passport photo?
Only if they are medically necessary, the frames do not cover the eyes, and you include a medical certificate.
Does a guarantor need to sign my photo?
Usually yes: one of your two photos must be endorsed, unless you qualify for streamlined renewal or apply online in Australia.