Photo Size Requirements for Australia’s Documents

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Read the official requirements for Australian Government documents, including photo size and quality guidelines.
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Photo requirements for Australia's Adult proof of age card

Australia‘s Adult Proof Of Age Card Photo

Photo requirements for Australia’s adult proof of age card:

Australia Adult proof of age card’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Australia's Adult proof of age card
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte

Australia‘s Citizenship Photo

Photo requirements for Australia’s citizenship:

Australia Citizenship’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Australia's citizenship
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte

Australia‘s Driver Licence Photo

Photo requirements for Australia’s driver licence:

Australia Driver Licence’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Australia driver licence
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte

Australia‘s Passport Photo

Photo requirements for Australia’s passport:

Australia Passport’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 36mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 4.5mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Australia's passport
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 36mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 4.5mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte

Australia‘s Visa Photo

Photo requirements for Australia’s visa:

Australia Visa’s official photo requirement is 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) with a light Grey background. Your face should be The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Size (W x H)

  • 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm)

Face Biometrics

  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

Photo Paper Type

  • Glossy/Matte

Background Color

  • Light Grey
Photo requirements for Australia's visa
Size (W x H)
  • 35×45 (in mm) or 3.5×4.5 (in cm) or 1.38×1.77 (in Incheses) or 827×1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Face Biometrics
  • The minimum head height should be 32mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. The top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.
Background Color
  • Light Grey
Photo Paper Type
  • Glossy/Matte