New Zealand Passport Photo
Create a biometric photo for your New Zealand passport, visa, or ID. Guaranteed compliance in seconds.
Official Requirements
Rules & Tips
Light background.
No smiling.
How to take a New Zealand Passport Photo at Home
Find the right background (or let us fix it)
Ideally, stand about 1 meter away from a plain wall. Don't worry if the wall isn't perfectly white—our AI will remove the background and replace it with the exact light grey color required by the New Zealand government.
Lighting is key
Face a window to get natural, even light on your face. Avoid harsh shadows on one side of your face or behind your head. Do not use a flash, as it often causes red-eye or background shadows which can lead to rejection.
Pose correctly
Stand straight, remove glasses (recommended for most countries), and keep a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed. Light background.
Accepted
- Exact size: 35x45 mm
- Background: Light Grey
- Neutral facial expression, mouth closed.
- Eyes open and visible, looking directly at camera.
- Background must be plain light grey.
Rejected
- Smiling or showing teeth
- Hair covering eyebrows or eyes
- Glasses with glare or tinted lenses
- Incorrect dimensions (not 35x45 mm)
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