New Zealand Passport Photo

New Zealand Passport Photo 35×45 mm

Upload a clear selfie and create a New Zealand passport photo online in minutes. SwapQ.ai prepares the 35×45 mm crop with a light (non-white) background, free preview, HD download, and a printable 4×6 sheet.

Create NZ Passport Photo

Photo requirements

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Digital export: 413 × 531 px (300 DPI)
Background: Light grey / light-coloured (not pure white)
Head height: ~70–80% of photo height
Expression: Neutral
HD unlock: Free this month · normally $4.99 (vs studio / drugstore)

How it works

Step 01
Upload a selfie
Front-facing, even light, full face—plain wall if possible.
Step 02
AI prepares the NZ frame
We crop to 35×45, apply a light non-white background, and show a free preview.
Step 03
Download digital + print sheet
Unlock HD JPEG for uploads and a 4×6 sheet with four copies to print.

New Zealand Passport Requirements

Photo size: 35 × 45 mm. Resolution: 413 × 531 pixels or higher. Background: Light grey / light-coloured (not pure white) (#E8E8E8). Head height: roughly 70–80% of the photo. Face centered and looking directly at the camera. Expression: Neutral; smile: Neutral; eyes: Open. Avoid no glasses, no hats, no shadows. Format: JPEG. Background should be plain light-coloured but not pure white (export default light grey).. Head including hair should fill roughly 70%–80% of the photo height..

Suitable for New Zealand passport applications.

What makes a New Zealand passport photo different?

NZ passport photos are commonly 35×45 mm. Background guidance usually prefers a plain light colour that is not pure white—our default export uses light grey.

Head including hair should fill roughly 70–80% of the photo height. Do not assume Australia’s chin-to-crown millimetre band is the NZ rule.

Final acceptance depends on the NZ Passport Office and whether you submit digitally or on paper.

How SwapQ.ai helps

The New Zealand template prepares crop and background treatment, then shows a free watermarked preview so you can check framing before unlocking HD.

Useful when you need an appointment-ready file the same day and cannot get to a studio.

Important compliance note

SwapQ.ai is an AI photo tool for preparation. Always review the latest official NZ passport photo rules before you submit.

We do not claim government endorsement.

Frequently asked questions

Is white background OK for NZ?+

Guidance often prefers light-coloured, not pure white. Our default is light grey (#E8E8E8).

What size is an NZ passport photo?+

Commonly 35×45 mm. Our export is 413×531 at 300 DPI.

Do I get a print sheet?+

Yes—single HD JPEG plus a 4×6 printable sheet with four copies after unlock.

Will this be accepted automatically?+

No tool can guarantee acceptance. Check official NZ guidance and your preview.

Ready to create your photo?

Preview for free. Normally $4.99 — free this month (through Aug 31), no payment needed.