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New Zealand Passport photo requirements
36×48mmA New Zealand Passport photo is 36×48 mm, with the head 26.4–33.6 mm from chin to crown (55%–70% of the height). Background: white or light grey. Source: the issuing authority (www.passports.govt.nz), checked 6 November 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 36×48 mm
- Head height
- 55%–70% of photo height26.4–33.6 mm
- Background
- White or light grey
- Digital size
- 900×1200 to 4500×6000 px
- File size
- 250 KB to 5 MB
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Questions
What size is a New Zealand Passport photo?
36×48 mm.
How big should the head be in a New Zealand Passport photo?
From chin to crown, 55%–70% of the photo height, which is 26.4–33.6 mm.
What background does a New Zealand Passport photo need?
White or light grey.
What are the digital requirements for a New Zealand Passport photo?
900×1200 to 4500×6000 px; file size 250 KB to 5 MB.
Is a New Zealand Passport photo the same as a New Zealand Visa Photo?
No. In IDHaven's data they differ in size (New Zealand Passport photo 36×48 mm, New Zealand Visa Photo 35×45 mm); head height from chin to crown (26.4–33.6 mm against 31.5–36.0 mm). Follow the rules for the document you are applying for.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (www.passports.govt.nz), last checked on 6 November 2026.