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Australia Visa Photo requirements
35×45mmAn Australia Visa Photo is 35×45 mm, with the head 32.0–36.0 mm from chin to crown (71%–80% of the height). Background: white or light grey. Source: the issuing authority (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au), checked 7 November 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 35×45 mm
- Head height
- 71%–80% of photo height32.0–36.0 mm
- Background
- White or light grey
- File size
- 70 KB to 3.5 MB
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Editing
- This authority doesn't accept digitally altered photos. IDHaven replaces the background, so the exported file counts as edited. Check before you submit.
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Questions
What size is an Australia Visa Photo?
35×45 mm.
How big should the head be in an Australia Visa Photo?
From chin to crown, 71%–80% of the photo height, which is 32.0–36.0 mm.
What background does an Australia Visa Photo need?
White or light grey.
What are the digital requirements for an Australia Visa Photo?
file size 70 KB to 3.5 MB.
Is an Australia Visa Photo the same as an Australia Passport Photo?
In IDHaven's data they match: 35×45 mm, head 32.0–36.0 mm from chin to crown, white or light grey background. Follow the rules for the document you are applying for.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au), last checked on 7 November 2026.
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