New Zealand — Passport
New Zealand passport photos are 35×45 mm with the head 80% of the image height, on a plain light background that must not be white, under six months old.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm（标准尺寸） |
|---|---|
| Head size | The head must be 80% of the image height, centred with a clear gap around the sides and top. |
| Background | “The background must be plain and light, but not white.” |
| Digital file | The source we verified is the printed-photo specification; it states the 35×45 mm standard size and no pixel rule. |
| How it is submitted | Printed photos submitted with the application, signed on the back by the photographer. |
| Photo age | Less than six months old. |
Can the photo be edited?
The official page we verified does not address editing
“The background must be plain and light, but not white. There must be strong contrast between the image and background, with no shadows.”
No competitor publishes this, and it decides whether a tool like ours is usable at all for your application. The quote below is the official text.
Most common reasons for rejection
- •A white background is rejected here — the opposite of most countries, and the reason our white preset is wrong for New Zealand.
- •The head must fill 80% of the frame height, a stricter framing rule than any other country we verified.
- •Photos must be in focus with no red-eye and no reflected light on the face.
Official source: New Zealand passports — photo requirements (official form)
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This page states what the official source says. It is not legal advice and rules change — check the source link before you submit.
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