New Zealand Passport Photo Size & Free Maker — 35×45 mm

Photo Dimensions & Positioning

Photo size35 × 45 mm

Pixels900 × 1200 – 4500 × 6000 px

File formatJPEG

File size250KB - 5MB

Face height (chin to crown)32 – 36 mm

BackgroundPlain, light-coloured

Rules & Guidelines

ExpressionNeutral expression. Mouth closed. Eyes open. No smiling.

GlassesRemove tinted or thick-framed glasses. Prescription glasses allowed if no glare and clear gap between eyes and frames.

Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons. Full face must be visible.

LightingNo shadows or objects behind head. Strong contrast between face and background.

Print qualityDigital colour photo in .jpg/.jpeg format.

RecencyLess than 6 months old.

Children & Infants

Lay baby on plain, light-coloured sheet. Photo from above. Entire face visible, eyes open. No other people or objects visible.

Additional Requirements

3:4 aspect ratio.
900-4500 pixels wide, 1200-6000 pixels high.
250KB to 5MB file size.
No selfies. Get someone else to take your photo.
Do not use filters or digitally alter your image.
No AI tools to modify appearance.
Head centred with space around top and sides.
Shoulders and upper chest visible.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Selfie photo — Selfies are explicitly rejected. Have someone else take your photo.

❌ Photo too close (distortion) — Stand back and crop. Close photos distort facial proportions.

❌ Filters or AI used — No filters, editing, or AI alteration allowed.

❌ No gap around head — Must have clear space around sides and top of head.

Official Source

Government website https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-photos ↗

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New Zealand (Passport) Passport Photo — FAQ

What size is a New Zealand (Passport) passport photo?

35×45 mm. Face height: 32–36 mm. Background: Plain, light-coloured.

Can I take a New Zealand (Passport) passport photo at home?

Yes. Use a plain plain, light-coloured backdrop, even lighting, and a neutral expression, then use the PassportSnap free maker to crop and resize to 35×45 mm exactly.

What file format does New Zealand (Passport) require?

JPEG, max 5MB. PassportSnap exports a JPEG sized to your country’s exact pixel and file-size limits.

Are glasses allowed in New Zealand (Passport) passport photos?

Remove tinted or thick-framed glasses. Prescription glasses allowed if no glare and clear gap between eyes and frames.

Are head coverings allowed?

Only for religious or medical reasons. Full face must be visible.

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