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Make a New Zealand Passport photo online — free check · from $1.50 (35×45 mm)
Validated rules for New Zealand Passport (verified Aug 18, 2026).
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Validated rules for New Zealand Passport (verified Aug 18, 2026). Confirm the authority's latest guidance before you submit.
Short answerA New Zealand Passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), usually 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 DPI, with a light grey background and head height 70–80% of the frame. Full rules
Expected look · sample portraits
Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.
Exact photo specifications
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Digital pixels
- 827 × 1063 px @ 600 DPI
- Head height
- 70–80% of frame
- Eye line from bottom
- 55–70%
- Background
- light grey (#E8E8E8)
- Expression
- Neutral expression required
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
- Typical max file size
- 10000 KB
- Common print
- 1.38 × 1.77 in
Glasses generally not accepted. No hats; religious coverings with full face visible are OK.
Official reference: government source
Composition checklist
- Face camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
- Head 70–80% of frame.
- Plain light grey background.
- Neutral, closed mouth.
- Remove glasses (unless medical exception).
- No filters, beauty retouch, or group crops.
4 steps in PicsForm
- Create with New Zealand Passport
- Upload a clear portrait
- Fix hard failures on the report
- Download digital or Print Ready
We match published rules — not a government acceptance guarantee.
FAQ
What size is a New Zealand Passport photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital export in this catalog is 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI.
What is the New Zealand Passport photo size in pixels?
827 × 1063 pixels at 600 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.
Can I wear glasses in a New Zealand Passport photo?
Not permitted
Can I smile in a New Zealand Passport photo?
Neutral expression, mouth closed
What background does a New Zealand Passport photo need?
Plain light grey (#E8E8E8). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.
What head size does New Zealand Passport require?
Chin-to-crown should occupy 70–80% of the photo height (31.5 mm (1.24 in) to 36.0 mm (1.42 in)).
Can I take a New Zealand Passport photo with my phone?
Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.
Can I use an old New Zealand Passport photo?
Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.