Australian Passport Photo Requirements (2026 DFAT Guide)

Photo Size and Dimensions

• Photo size: 35 mm wide x 45 mm tall (approximately 1.38 x 1.77 inches)
• Face height (chin to natural top of head): 32 mm to 36 mm
• Minimum resolution: 300 DPI (413 x 531 pixels)
• Two identical photos required per passport application

Background Requirements

The background must be plain white with no patterns, textures, shadows, or other objects visible. DFAT requires a uniform white background. Kindro's AI automatically removes your background and replaces it with pure white — no need to find a perfect wall or visit a photo studio.

Facial Expression and Pose

• Face the camera directly — no tilting or turning
• Keep a neutral expression with mouth closed
• Both eyes must be open and clearly visible
• Head must be centred and not cropped at the top

Clothing and Accessories

• Glasses are NOT allowed — DFAT prohibits all eyewear in passport photos
• No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious or medical reasons
• No headphones or wireless earbuds
• Avoid white clothing that blends with the background
• No uniforms (except religious attire)

Photo Quality

• Must be in colour (no black and white)
• Taken within the last 6 months
• No filters, effects, or digital alterations to facial features
• Properly exposed — no overexposure, underexposure, or red-eye
• Printed on photo-quality paper with no visible pixels or inkjet lines
• No creases, scratches, or ink marks on the photo

Guarantor Endorsement Requirement

Australian passport applications require a guarantor — an Australian citizen who has known you for at least 12 months and can confirm your identity. Your guarantor must:

• Endorse the back of one of your two photos
• Write: "I certify that this is a true photo of [your full name]"
• Include their own name and signature

Kindro provides the correctly sized photo — you handle the guarantor endorsement separately after printing.

Digital Submission Specifications

For online passport applications through the Australian Passport Office, digital photos must meet these additional specifications:

• File format: JPEG
• File size: between 100 KB and 5 MB
• Minimum dimensions: 413 x 531 pixels
• Must meet all standard photo requirements (white background, neutral expression, no glasses)

Kindro produces photos at 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI in JPEG format, which meets DFAT digital submission requirements.

Common Rejection Reasons

• Wearing glasses (strictly prohibited)
• Shadows on face or background
• Head too large or too small in the frame (face must be 32-36 mm)
• Non-white or uneven background
• Incorrect dimensions (not 35 x 45 mm)
• Low-resolution or blurry image
• Photo older than 6 months
• Missing or incorrect guarantor endorsement

Infant and Child Passport Photos

Children and infants must meet the same photo requirements as adults. Tips for photographing babies and young children:

• Lay the infant on a white blanket or sheet
• Take the photo from directly above
• Make sure the eyes are open and looking at the camera
• No pacifiers, toys, or other people visible
• No hands or arms of a parent should be visible

Where to Print Australian Passport Photos

After creating your photo with Kindro, download the 4-up print layout and print it as a standard 4x6 inch glossy photo. Here are the most common options across Australia:

• Australia Post — Counter service at most post offices, passport photo printing available
• Officeworks — Self-service photo kiosks in most locations, ~$0.20 per 4x6 print
• Harvey Norman Photo Centre — Photo printing counters with same-day service
• Big W Photo — Photo kiosks with affordable print pricing
• Any local photo lab — Ask for a 4x6 glossy print on photo paper

A standard 4x6 glossy print costs around $0.20 AUD at most stores — compared to $15-$20 for their passport photo service. Cut along Kindro's guides to get your 35x45 mm photos.

Related Guides

• Free Australian Passport Photo Tool →
• Australian Passport Photo Cost →
• How to Print Your Photo →
• Passport Photo FAQ →
• Rejection Reasons & Fixes →