New Zealand Passport Photo Requirements
Colour, plain light background, neutral expression, no AI editing — follow passports.govt.nz.
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Examples
Requirements
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 1200–1200px × 1600–1600px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
- Background: white
New Zealand Passport Photo Maker Online — common questions
What is the official New Zealand Passport Photo Maker Online size?
The official New Zealand Passport Photo Maker Online 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 Photo Maker Online?
New Zealand Passport Photo Maker Online 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 Maker Online 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 Maker Online 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 Photo Maker Online at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons New Zealand Passport Photo Maker Online 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
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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