New Zealand Passport Photo Requirements

How to take your new zealand passport photo at home

1. 1

   Set up a plain background

   Stand in front of a plain light grey or off-white wall or hang a white sheet behind you. Make sure the lighting is even — no harsh shadows on your face or the background.

2. 2

   Position yourself correctly

   Face the camera directly with a neutral expression. Keep your head straight (not tilted). Your eyes should be open and clearly visible.

3. 3

   Remove glasses

   New Zealand Passport photos do not allow glasses. Remove all eyewear including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and tinted lenses.

4. 4

   Take the photo

   Use a smartphone camera (front camera works well) or have someone take it for you. The photo should be at least 413x531 pixels. Make sure the image is sharp and not blurry.

5. 5

   Check and fix with our free tool

   Upload your photo above. We'll check dimensions, background, face position, expression, and more. If anything fails, our AI can fix it automatically.

New Zealand Passport photo rules

• Photo size: 35 × 45 mm
• Minimum pixels: 413 x 531 px
• Background: Plain light grey or off-white
• Neutral facial expression (mouth closed)
• Both eyes open and clearly visible
• No glasses (remove all eyewear)
• No head coverings (religious exceptions may apply)
• Photo must be recent (taken within the last 6 months)
• No shadows on face or background
• File format: JPEG