New Zealand Visa Photo Size: 35 × 46.67 mm
New Zealand visa photos need a light grey background rather than white, and a high-resolution digital file. Here is the size, file limit and head position, with a photo resizer.
New Zealand · Visa photo
- Printed size
- 35 × 46.67 mm
- Digital size
- 900 × 1200 px
- File size
- Up to 3.1 MB · JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Light grey (neutral, not white)
Specification updated 7 November 2026
Resize your photo to the New Zealand visa size
The official size is already filled in. Select a clear, front-facing photo, check the crop, then download. Everything happens in your browser.
Processed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Official New Zealand visa photo requirements
Used for New Zealand visitor, student and work visa applications.
| Printed size | 35 × 46.67 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 900 × 1200 px |
| File size | Up to 3.1 MB |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| Head size | 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair) |
| Background | Light grey (neutral, not white) |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed |
Rules your photo must follow
- Head (chin to top of hair) covers 70–80% of photo height.
- Eyes sit 50–65% from bottom of the photo.
- Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
- Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
- Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
- No filters, beauty mode or edits.
Need the background and head position fixed too?
Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a New Zealand visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official New Zealand rules.
Face and eye line
Head size and position checked against the rules.
Background
Replaced with the colour the document asks for.
Ready to submit
Digital file and printable copy.
Already have a photo? Run it through this passport photo checker before you upload it to the application.
New Zealand visa photo FAQs
What is the New Zealand visa photo size?
The official printed size is 35 × 46.67 mm. The head must measure 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).
What size should a digital New Zealand visa photo be?
Dimensions: 900 × 1200 px. File size: Up to 3.1 MB. Format: JPG / JPEG.
What background colour is required for a New Zealand visa photo?
Light grey (neutral, not white).
How do I resize my photo to the New Zealand visa size?
Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
Specification source
Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.