New Zealand
New ZealandNew Zealand visa photo size
35 × 45 mm · Up to 3.1 MB · Taken within the last 6 months
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of the photo height |
| Background | Plain background required. The authority does not specify a particular colour. |
| File size | Up to 3.1 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.
Source: Immigration New Zealand. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the visa photo is submitted
Rules the authority states for this photo
- No filters, retouching or digital changes.
Do not use: filters, beautification features, AI editing tools
immigration.govt.nz - Do not photograph an existing printed photo to create the submission file.
not be a photo of a photo
immigration.govt.nz
Questions
- What size is a New Zealand visa photo?
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
- Can I take a New Zealand visa 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 New Zealand documents
- Passport — size 35×45 mm here, 33.75×45 mm there; head height 70–80% here, 71–80% there; digital file 3.1 MB here, 900×1200 px, 5 MB there
- Citizenship — digital file 3.1 MB here, 900×1200 px, 5 MB there
- Residence permit — 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
Take your New Zealand visa photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.