Australia Visa 2026
Australia Visa Photo Specification
Australia Visa photo requirements: 3.5 × 4.5cm, white background, head height 3.2-3.6cm.
| Size | 3.5 × 4.5cm |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 413 × 531px |
| DPI | 300 or higher |
| Background | White |
| Head Height | 3.2-3.6cmRequired |
| Validity | Must be less than six months old |
| File Spec | Digital JPEG format between 70 KB and 3.5 MB; preferred resolution 1200 x 1600 pixels (for online applications). Photos must be unedited — background, moles, wrinkles, scars, or red eyes must not be removed |
- Based on general ICAO 9303 international standards
- We recommend verifying specific requirements with the issuing authority
Restrictions
- Glasses
- Glasses should generally be removed. If kept on for medical reasons, lenses must be untinted, frames must not obscure the eyes, and there must be no reflection from the lenses.
- Headwear
- A head covering worn for religious reasons is permitted in the photo as long as the whole face is visible. The covering must be plain material without any patterns.
- Uneven background
- Head tilt
- Wrong size
- Shadow detected
- Improper expression
Create Your Australia Visa Photo
One selfie is all it takes — a 3.5 × 4.5cm compliant ID photo in minutes.
Drag & drop a photo, or
JPG · PNG · WEBP / max 10MB
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 Visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Australia Visa photo?
The Australia Visa photo size is 3.5 × 4.5cm. The background must be White.
Can I take a Australia Visa photo at home?
If you meet the size (3.5 × 4.5cm) and background (White) 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 Visa photo?
A Australia Visa photo requires a White background. Shadows or patterns may cause rejection.
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