What size is a New Zealand passport photo?
The usual New Zealand passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, with the head measuring about 32–36 mm from chin to crown. Use a plain light-coloured background.
Passport photo size
New Zealand Passport Photo Size
The New Zealand passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm on aplain light-coloured background. Below are the exact dimensions in millimetres and pixels. Then resize your own photo free, in your browser.
Make a New Zealand passport photoDimensions at a glance
Specifications
Photo size35 × 45 mm
At 300 DPI413 × 531 px
At 600 DPI827 × 1063 px
Head height32–36 mm (chin to crown)
Backgroundplain light-coloured
How to make a New Zealand passport photo online
- Open the Passport Photo Resizer. It loads with the New Zealand size (35 × 45 mm) already selected.
- Upload your photo. Everything runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.
- Drag the crop frame so your head and eye line fit the guide (head about 32–36 mm tall).
- Set a plain light-coloured background if the original isn’t clean.
- Download the 35 × 45 mm image, ready to print or upload.
New Zealand passport photos commonly use 35 × 45 mm on a plain light-coloured background, with head height around 32–36 mm. That matches many Schengen-style outer sizes, but DIA / passports.govt.nz wording is what counts for your application.
Online renewals may add digital quality checks. Get the millimetre frame right in the resizer first, then compress only if the portal shows a file-size error.
Dimensions here are a convenient reference for the most common New Zealandpassport photo size. Rules can change and some applications differ, so always confirm the latest requirements with the Department of Internal Affairs (passports.govt.nz) before you submit.
New Zealand passport photo FAQ
What is the New Zealand passport photo size in pixels?
At 300 DPI (typical for print) it is 413 × 531 px. At 600 DPI it is 827 × 1063 px. Pixel size depends on the DPI your print service or online form requires.
What background colour is required?
A plain light-coloured background is expected. Always confirm the current rule with the Department of Internal Affairs (passports.govt.nz) before submitting.
Can I make the photo myself for free?
Yes. Our Passport Photo Resizer runs in your browser: crop, set the size, adjust the background, and download. Your photo is never uploaded to a server.
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