Australia Passport Photo Maker Online (35x45 mm)
The Australian Passport Office enforces strict biometric rules. Photos must measure 35mm to 40mm wide by 45mm to 50mm high (standard 35x45mm is used). Glasses cannot be worn under any circumstances, and the head must measure 32mm to 36mm from chin to crown.
Official Australia Passport Photo Requirements
Validated against latest guidelines from Australian Passport Office (APO) / DFAT
35 x 45 mm
1.38 x 1.77 inches
413 x 531 px (at 300 DPI)
71% – 80% of total height
32 mm – 36 mm from chin to crown
Measured chin to crown
Plain white or light grey background
Must be clean and shadow-free
Eyeglasses are strictly NOT allowed in Australian passport photos under any circumstance
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes looking straight at the camera
Printed as 35x45mm high quality glossy prints
Cost: ~$0.35 at pharmacy
Disclaimer: FreshPassPhoto is an independent photo preparation tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Requirements can change. Always verify the current requirements published by the relevant passport, visa or government authority before submitting your photo.
Key Biometric Guidelines for Australia
35 x 45 mm
Standard Australian consular passport format.
No Glasses Allowed
Australia bans all glasses in passport photos since 2018 to ensure biometric facial recognition accuracy.
32 mm to 36 mm
Head size must occupy between 71% and 80% of total vertical height.
Uniform & Shadowless
No shadows behind the head or across the face, even natural illumination.
- •Wearing eyeglasses (Australia has a strict zero-tolerance policy)
- •Head size under 32mm (too far from camera)
- •Smiling or mouth slightly open
- •Hair falling across eyes, cheeks, or forehead
- •Heavy selfie distortion from taking photo too close
How to Make Your Australia Passport Photo
Remove glasses and position at eye level
Step 1.5m away from a brightly lit, plain wall with natural daylight.
Upload to FreshPassPhoto Australia preset
Our overlay guides place your face within the mandatory 32–36mm boundary.
Select crisp white or light grey backdrop
Our background remover cleans away shadows and patterns cleanly.
Export 35x45mm single or printable 4x6 sheet
Download print-ready files with standard alignment markers.
Ready to create your Australia photo?
Use our free photo maker with pre-configured 35 x 45 mm dimensions. Crop, align, remove background, and download printable sheets in under a minute.
Frequently Asked Questions (Australia)
Can I wear glasses in Australian passport photos?
No. The Australian Passport Office removed all exceptions for prescription glasses in 2018. Even if you wear glasses daily, you must take them off for the photo.
What is the required head size for Australian passports?
The head must measure between 32mm and 36mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the crown on a 35x45mm print.