New Zealand
New ZealandNew Zealand citizenship photo size
900 × 1200 px · Up to 5 MB · Taken within the last 6 months
Requirements
| Photo size | 33.75 × 45 mm (1.33 × 1.77 in) The authority does not publish a print size. 33.75 × 45 mm is the size PhotoSpec outputs. |
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| Head height | The authority does not publish a head-height figure. |
| Background | A light-coloured background is required. The authority does not name a specific colour. |
| Digital size | 900 × 1200 px, up to 5 MB |
| File format | jpg/jpeg |
| 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 plain, evenly lit wall. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
- Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
How the citizenship photo is submitted
Who can take the photo
- The authority allows a photo taken without a studio — its own wording is below.
you can ask a friend, colleague or family member to take your photo
govt.nz
Rules the authority states for this photo
- Selfies are not accepted.
Selfies are not accepted
govt.nz
Questions
- What size is a New Zealand citizenship photo?
- 33.75 × 45 mm (1.33 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 900 × 1200 px.
- Can I take a New Zealand citizenship photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 33.75 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.
How it differs from other New Zealand documents
- Passport — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Residence permit — digital file 900×1200 px, 5 MB here, 3.1 MB there
- Visa — digital file 900×1200 px, 5 MB here, 3.1 MB there
- Work permit — digital file 900×1200 px, 5 MB here, 3.1 MB there
Take your New Zealand citizenship photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.