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Standard New Zealand passport photo meeting DIA specifications. 35×45mm with proper head positioning.
Photo for New Zealand visitor, work, student, and residence visas. Immigration NZ compliant.
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Last updated: February 2026 | By Prabir Sarkar
New Zealand passport photos must be exactly 35mm wide by 45mm high (413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI). Your head should measure between 32-36mm from chin to crown, taking up about 70-80% of the photo height.
The Department of Internal Affairs accepts either a plain white or light grey background. The background must be uniform with no patterns, shadows, or objects visible.
Yes, you can wear prescription glasses in your New Zealand passport photo, but there must be no glare or reflections on the lenses. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not permitted. If possible, removing glasses produces the best results.
New Zealand adult passports are valid for 5 years (10 years optional for adults 16+). Child passports (under 16) are valid for 5 years. You can apply online through the DIA website or at participating PostShops.
As of 2026, a standard 5-year adult passport costs NZ$206 (online) or NZ$241 (at PostShop). A 10-year passport costs NZ$311 online. Child passports are NZ$113 (online). Urgent processing is available for an additional fee.
Yes! You can take your own photo using a smartphone or digital camera and use VisaPicPro to resize and format it to meet DIA requirements. Just ensure good lighting, a plain background, and follow all photo guidelines.
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Create Photo Now - It's Free →New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has built a passport application system that's genuinely pleasant to use. The online application at passports.govt.nz lets you upload a digital photo that's instantly validated against biometric standards. If something's wrong, you know immediately — no waiting weeks for a rejection letter. Many Kiwis complete their entire passport renewal without leaving the couch, and the new document arrives within a week.
Photo specs: 35×45mm for printed submissions, or 900×1200 pixels (minimum) for digital uploads. White or off-white background. Neutral expression — and New Zealand is very strict about this. No smile, no raised eyebrows, mouth fully closed. The DIA's automated checker is particularly sensitive to mouth position; even slightly parted lips trigger a rejection. Glasses are allowed but strongly discouraged by the DIA's own guidance.
An adult NZ passport (10-year validity) costs NZ$191 for domestic applications and NZ$331 for overseas applications. Child passports (5-year validity) are NZ$113 domestically. Standard processing takes about 10 working days. Urgent processing (3 working days) costs NZ$363, and there's a super-urgent option for NZ$561 that can be done in under 24 hours at the Auckland or Wellington offices. NZ passports provide visa-free access to over 185 countries.