Australia Passport Photo Online — 35x45mm Size Checker
Get the correct Australia passport photo size (35x45mm) at 600 DPI, checked against DFAT requirements — ready in about 3 minutes. Preview free, pay only when happy.
Australia passport photo requirements
- Size: 35×45mm (827×1063px, 600 DPI)
- Background: Light grey or white
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
- Glasses: Not allowed
- Standard: DFAT compliant (Australian Passport Office Camera Operator Guide)
Why use Smart Passport Photo
- ✅ Free preview before you pay
- ✅ Automated compliance checks against DFAT rules
- ✅ Free retake or refund if rejected — no proof needed
- ✅ Generated at 600 DPI quality
- ✅ A$6.99 one-off, no subscription
- ✅ Photo deleted from our servers within 24 hours
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How it works for an Australian passport photo
- 1. Upload or take a photo. Use your phone's rear camera against a plain light wall, facing a window for even lighting.
- 2. Automated DFAT compliance check. We crop to 35×45mm, replace the background with light grey or white, and check head size, position, expression and lighting against the Australian Passport Office's Camera Operator Guide — with a free preview before you pay.
- 3. Generated at 600 DPI. Your downloaded photo is upscaled and rendered at the 600 DPI resolution the Australian Passport Office requires for print quality.
- 4. Download and submit. Use the digital file with your online application, or print it for an in-person application at a participating Australia Post outlet.
Common Australia passport photo mistakes
- Low resolution / DPI — the Australian Passport Office requires 600 DPI; many phone photos and screenshots fall short and get rejected.
- Off-white or shadowed background — a light grey or white background with no shadows is required.
- Smiling or mouth open — a neutral expression with closed mouth is required for adults.
- Glasses — not permitted in Australian passport photos, even without glare.
- Photo too old — the Australian Passport Office requires a recent photo that reflects your current appearance.
Official Australia passport resources
For the full official specification and to apply, visit the Australian Passport Office at passports.gov.au. Smart Passport Photo is an independent service and is not affiliated with DFAT or the Australian Passport Office.
Frequently asked questions
Does this meet DFAT requirements?
Yes. We check your photo against the Australian Passport Office's Camera Operator Guide, published via the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) at passports.gov.au — a 35×45mm photo at 600 DPI, light grey or white background, head centred and a specific size within the frame, neutral expression with both eyes open, and no glasses. You get a free preview before paying, so anything that doesn't pass can be fixed with a free retake.
What size is an Australian passport photo?
Australian passport photos are 35×45mm (827×1063px), with a light grey or white background, generated at 600 DPI to meet the Australian Passport Office Camera Operator Guide.
What background is required?
A light grey or plain white background is required. Our AI removes your original background and replaces it with a compliant background automatically.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes — take a photo facing a window or other light source, with a neutral expression and no glasses, and upload it. Our tool crops, formats and upscales it to the required 600 DPI specification.
What if my photo is rejected?
The Australian Passport Office will contact you to request a new photo if yours doesn't meet requirements, which can delay your application. If this happens, contact us with your order number for a free retake or full refund — no rejection letter or proof required.
Taking a passport photo for a baby or child?
Yes — the same 35×45mm format applies to infants and children of any age, including newborns. The Australian Passport Office allows a parent's hand to support a baby's head as long as it isn't visible in the photo, and a neutral expression isn't required for infants under 6 months. Lay your baby on a plain light surface and photograph from directly above.