New Zealand Passport
New Zealand
3:4 JPEG for NZ Passports Office (900–4500 × 1200–6000 px, 250 KB–5 MB) plus 35×45 mm print sheet option.
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New Zealand Passport — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official New Zealand photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 1200 × 1600 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% of photo height (ICAO-aligned) |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 1200–1200px × 1600–1600px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
Colour, plain light background, neutral expression, no AI editing — follow passports.govt.nz.
Department of Internal Affairs — NZ passport photo standards
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) publishes passport-photo standards via passports.govt.nz. The 35 × 45 mm format with plain white background applies; ICAO-aligned head measurement of 32–36 mm chin-to-crown.
Why use this New Zealand Passport tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons New Zealand Passport photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_aspect_or_file_size
- background_not_plain
- face_percent_outside_70_80
- ai_editing_or_filters_detected
- glasses_glare_or_tint
- expression_not_neutral
New Zealand Passport — common questions
What is the official New Zealand Passport size?
The official New Zealand Passport size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 1200 × 1600 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a New Zealand Passport?
New Zealand Passport photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a New Zealand Passport photo?
The head should fill approximately 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a New Zealand Passport photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the New Zealand Passport at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these New Zealand specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- immigration.govt.nz
- passports.govt.nz
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