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New Zealand passport photo size & requirements

New Zealand passport photos are 35 x 45 mm with a plain light background and a head height of about 32–36 mm.

Photo size
35 x 45 mm
Resolution
300 DPI
Head height
Head height (chin to crown) of about 32–36 mm
Background
Plain light grey or white

New Zealand passport photo requirements

  • Printed photos must be 35 x 45 mm; New Zealand also accepts a digital photo for online renewals.
  • Plain, light-coloured background (grey or white).
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible.
  • Even lighting with no shadows, flash reflections, or red-eye.
  • No sunglasses; remove glasses where possible.
  • Recent photo taken within the last six months.

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The tool below is preset to 35 x 45 mm. Crop, fix the background, and download — free and private.

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