You need to send in a photo that meets strict biometric standards when you apply for a New Zealand passport. It's more vital than ever to send in a photo that fits the required 900x1200 pixel resolution now that submissions are digital. If you don't, you could face delays or even rejection. We'll show you how to take a passport photo for New Zealand that meets official standards using only your phone in this article. You can get the right size, lighting, and formatting for your photos without going to a photo studio with programs like PhotoGov.net.
Auto-crop the photo to fit the New Zealand passport size (free online tool)
Full document requirements for photos
How to get a photo - tutorial
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
Here is a complete technical table for the digital version of the New Zealand passport photo:
Parameter Specification
New Zealand has accepted digital submissions, which is different from many other countries that only accept printed passport images. This means that your photo must meet pixel-based standards (900x1200 px) and not just size limitations like 35x45 mm.
The head should take up 70% to 80% of the frame, and the lighting should be natural, with no harsh shadows or color casts. It is against the rules to use filters from phone apps.
Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos
When taking pictures of babies and children for passport, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.
For slightly older babies:
Following New Zealand's DIA picture rules exactly
Automatic cropping and changing the background
PEG image in digital form that is ready to be sent
No extra fees, no need to make an appointment
You don't need any specialized skills or knowledge to use our online passport photo service.
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