What size is an Australia visa photo?
TL;DR An Australia visa photo is 35 × 45 mm on a plain, neutral or light-coloured background, supplied at 413 × 531 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, mouth closed, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | plain, neutral or light-coloured (#FFFFFF) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 6 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- Home Affairs asks for a recent 45 x 35 mm passport photograph
- Head and shoulders only, facing the camera, against a plain background
- Less than six months old
- On a paper application, print the applicant's name on the back of the photograph
- A visa is not an Australian passport — the Passport Office's stricter pure-white rule does not apply here
Can I wear a head covering?
A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
Where these figures come from
Checked against the issuing authority's own page on 2026-09-06. Published by the issuing authority: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is an Australia visa photo?
- An Australia visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 413 × 531 pixels (300 DPI), on a plain, neutral or light-coloured background.
- Can I take an Australia visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 35 × 45 mm on a plain, neutral or light-coloured background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must an Australia visa photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in an Australia visa photo?
- A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
- How much does an Australia visa photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
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