The official DFAT specification for Australian passports, visas and citizenship applications — plus an online maker that crops to the exact format and checks head size, background and lighting.
Make an Australian Passport Photo →Per the Australian Passport Office / DFAT rules — same format for most visa and citizenship applications.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm, portrait |
|---|---|
| Head height | 32 – 36 mm from chin to crown |
| Framing | Full head and top of shoulders, face centered, no tilt |
| Background | Plain light-colored (white or light grey), no shadows |
| Resolution | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI; digital applications require good quality JPEG |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months, showing current appearance |
| Glasses | Only with eyes clearly visible and no glare — removing them is safest |
| Expression | Neutral with mouth closed, both eyes open and looking at camera |
| Head covering | Only for religious/medical reasons, with the full face visible |
Stand about a metre from a plain light wall. Face a window so your face is evenly lit — no harsh shadows on either side.
Look straight at the lens at eye level, shoulders relaxed, mouth closed, eyes open.
We crop to 35 × 45 mm, set a compliant background and verify head height, framing and image quality.