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Photo requirements · 2026 New Zealand passport photo size and requirements
A New Zealand passport photo must be 900 × 1200 px minimum (digital) on a plain, light-coloured, strong contrast background. Use the tool below to crop yours to the exact size.
- Size
- 900 × 1200 px minimum (digital)
- Background
- plain, light-coloured, strong contrast
- Max file size
- 5120 KB
- Glasses
- prescription glasses allowed if not tinted or thick-framed and no glare; no sunglasses
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Other rules for New Zealand passport photos
- Colour, 3:4 aspect ratio, JPG/JPEG, file 250 KB-5 MB
- Less than 6 months old; no selfies, no scans of prints
- Clear gap around top and sides of head; shoulders and upper chest included
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open; no edits, filters or AI tools
- Head coverings only for religious or medical reasons
Frequently asked questions
What size is a New Zealand passport photo?
900 × 1200 px minimum (digital).
What background is required for a New Zealand passport photo?
A plain, light-coloured, strong contrast background, plain and without shadows or patterns.
Can I wear glasses in a New Zealand passport photo?
Prescription glasses allowed if not tinted or thick-framed and no glare; no sunglasses.
What is the file size limit for a New Zealand passport photo?
The digital file must be no larger than 5120 KB. The tool lowers the JPEG quality automatically to fit.
Other photo sizes
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Australian passport -
Canada visa (temporary resident visa) - Canadian passport
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China visa -
Egypt visa (embassy/consulate application) -
French passport -
German passport (Reisepass) -
India regular (paper/embassy) visa -
Irish passport (book/card) - Irish visa
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Malaysia eVISA -
Mexico visa (consular) - New Zealand visa / NZeTA
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Philippines visa (eVisa) -
Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) -
Saudi visa (KSA VISA platform, MOFA) -
Schengen visa (short-stay) -
Singapore (ICA e-Services photo, incl. visa) -
South Korea visa -
Turkish passport - Turkiye e-Visa
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UK passport - UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo)
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US passport - US visa
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Vietnam e-Visa
Source: official requirements. Not yet confirmed on an official source: widthMm/heightMm (printed size not stated on page), headHeight, eyeLine. The consulate or passport office makes the final decision on whether a photo is accepted.