Australia Passport 2026
Australia Passport Photo Specification
Australia Passport photo requirements: 3.5 × 4.5cm, light gray background, head height 3.2~3.6cm.
| Size | 3.5 × 4.5cm |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 413 × 531px |
| DPI | 300 or higher |
| Background | Light gray |
| Head Height | 3.2~3.6cmRequired |
| Validity | Photo must be less than 6 months old |
| File Spec | JPEG, max 3584KB, min 70KB |
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗
- Follows ICAO 9303 standard
- Light gray background, frontal view, neutral expression
Restrictions
- Expression
- Neutral expression - not smiling, laughing or frowning
- Glasses
- No glasses allowed in passport photos since 1 July 2018. Medical exception only where glasses cannot be removed for medical reasons
- Ears
- Hair off face so edges of face are visible
- Face
- Face looking directly at camera, not tilted in any direction. Face centered, edges of face clearly visible. For children over 3: eyes open and facing camera straight on
- Uneven background
- Head tilt
- Wrong size
- Shadow detected
- Improper expression
Create Your Australia Passport Photo
One selfie is all it takes — a 3.5 × 4.5cm compliant ID photo in minutes.
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Front-facing
Chest-up framing
One person
Sharp focus
Mouth closed (no teeth)
Documents Accepting the Same Photo
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The documents below use the same spec (3.5 × 4.5cm) as Australia Passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Australia Passport photo?
The Australia Passport photo size is 3.5 × 4.5cm. The background must be Light gray.
Can I take a Australia Passport photo at home?
If you meet the size (3.5 × 4.5cm) and background (Light gray) requirements, a photo you take yourself can work. Some countries and document types, though, require an in-person commercial photographer or reject photos retouched with editing software or AI — so check the official guidance before you submit. MONKOS AI removes the background and crops to spec automatically; where edited photos are not accepted, use it to check your size and framing before the shoot.
What is the background color for a Australia Passport photo?
A Australia Passport photo requires a Light gray background. Shadows or patterns may cause rejection.
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