Australia citizenship (paper) photo size

Requirements

Photo size	35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)  — 35–40 × 45–50 mm accepted
Head height	71–80% of the photo height
Background	Light grey or plain white
How recent	Taken within the last 6 months
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

• Glasses are not allowed.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au citizenship photo requirements. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the citizenship (paper) photo is submitted

Who can take the photo

• The authority recommends a professional photo service, but does not require one.
  We recommend you have your photo taken by a professional passport photograph provider immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Questions

What size is a Australia citizenship (paper) photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).

Can I take a Australia citizenship (paper) photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Australia documents

• Passport — background light grey or plain white here, plain white or light grey there
• Visa — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
• Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
• Citizenship (online) — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
• Work permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

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