It’s important to keep your Australian passport up-to-date to ensure you always have a valid ID.
Photo Requirements
- Size: Width: 35mm-40mm; Length: 45mm-50mm.
- Color: Must be in color.
- Head Size and Position: 32 mm-36 mm. Face the camera straight, no tilting.
- Recent Photo: Taken within the last six months.
- Background: Plain white or grey, providing contrast to your face.
- Facial Expression: Neutral, no smiling.
- Eyes: Fully open, looking at the camera.
- Glasses: Thin-framed, prescription glasses only. No glare or obstruction.
- Headgear: Only religious headgear that doesn’t hide the face.
- Photo Quality: High resolution, not specified in pixels.
- Dress Code: Casual or business attire. Use good judgment.
- Beard: Optional.
- Number of Photos Needed: 2.
Additional Guidelines for Passport and Visa Photos
- Natural Expression: Keep your mouth closed, no smiling.
- Facial Piercings: Allowed if they don’t reflect light or obscure the face.
- No Others in Photo: Only you should be in the photo.
- Hair and Headgear: Hair down is fine but shouldn’t obscure the face. No hats or non-religious headgear.
- Digital Photos: Don’t retouch. Use a camera at least 1.2 meters away. Print on high-quality, glossy photo paper. Ensure even lighting.
For Children’s Photos
- Babies and Infants: Under 3 years old can have an open mouth, but eyes must be open. No toys or objects in the photo. Square face and shoulders with the camera.
- Children Over 3: Follow the standard photo guidelines.
- Compliance: All photos must meet the technical requirements for size, color, brightness, and contrast.
- For more detailed instructions and guidelines, refer to the official Australian government resources:
[Camera Operator Guidelines](https://www.passports.gov.au/Documents/camera-operator-guidelines.pdf)
[Passport Photograph Guidelines](https://www.passports.gov.au/passportsexplained/theapplicationprocess/passportphotographguidelines/Pages/default.aspx)
Source: iVisa.com