Australian passport photos: the rules.
The Australian Passport Office recommends against online photo services and apps, so we don't make these. Here are the official numbers to check your photo against before you lodge the form.
passports.gov.au says it does not recommend using an online passport photo service or a mobile app, and asks for dye-sublimation prints on heavy glossy paper. A home-printed sheet would not meet that, so this site only lists the rules.
The official rules
| Size | 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high |
|---|---|
| Head | Chin to crown 32–36 mm |
| Age of photo | Less than 6 months old |
| Printing | Colour prints made by dye sublimation (not inkjet), on heavy-weight glossy paper, at least 200 gsm |
Official sources
- Passport photos (Australian Passport Office)Checked 21 October 2026.
Questions
What size is an Australian passport photo?
35–40 mm wide and 45–50 mm high, with 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
Can I use a phone app for an Australian passport photo?
The Australian Passport Office says it does not recommend online photo services or mobile apps. It asks for dye-sublimation prints on glossy paper of at least 200 gsm.