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Australian passport (printed photo): exact size

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Australian passport (printed photo): the rules

Size35 x 45 mm
Backgroundplain white or light grey, contrasting with the face
Head size32 to 36 mm from chin to crown

You need two identical colour prints, less than six months old. They must be dye sublimation prints, not inkjet. Keep a neutral expression. Glasses are only for medical reasons, with frames that do not hide the eyes and no reflection. Religious head coverings must be plain-coloured.

Read from the official source: Photo guidelines. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.

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Questions about the Australian passport (printed photo)

What size should the photo be?

The form asks for 35 x 45 mm.

What background does it need?

The form says: plain white or light grey, contrasting with the face.

Where do these rules come from?

They were read from the official source, Photo guidelines, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.