Australia

Australian visitor visa photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameVisitor visa (subclass 600)
How you hand it inDigital upload
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
File size70–3500 KB
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Preparing Your Australian Visitor Visa Photo

Home Affairs may ask you for a facial image for your Australian visitor visa application. These tips can help you prepare a digital photo.

Official Size and Guidelines

The Department of Home Affairs does not publish one photo size for the Visitor visa (subclass 600)[1][2]. This guide uses a 35 by 45 millimeter crop as a practical option. Check your ImmiAccount application for any photo request or instructions.

The cited pages do not set a head-height measurement for this visa[1][2]. If you use a 35 by 45 millimeter crop, keep your head centered in the frame as a practical choice.

Digital Submission and File Limits

Home Affairs may ask you for a facial image. If it does, upload the digital photo through ImmiAccount[1].

If Home Affairs requests a facial image, use a JPG file between 70 KB and 3.5 MB. Check ImmiAccount for the instructions that apply to your request.

Save the photo as a JPG file and check that it is between 70 KB and 3.5 MB before uploading.

Keep a copy of your photo on your device. Home Affairs says you cannot access supporting documents in ImmiAccount after uploading[1].

Taking Your Photo at Home

You can take your visa photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone. Face a bright window to get even natural lighting on your face without harsh shadows.

Ask someone else to take the picture for you instead of taking a selfie. Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face to avoid distortion.

Stand a short distance away from the wall to prevent dark shadows from appearing behind you. Look directly into the camera lens with a relaxed face and keep your shoulders level.

Turn off the flash on your phone or camera. Flash light can cause bright spots on your skin. Natural light from a large window works best for a clear picture.

Background, Glasses and Headwear

The cited pages do not set photo dimensions or a background color for this visa[1][2]. If Home Affairs requests a facial image, the facts specify a digital JPG uploaded through ImmiAccount[1].

The cited pages do not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1][2].

Photos for Children and Infants

Home Affairs may request a facial image for each applicant, including children. Check your application for a request.

There are no separate infant rules published on the cited pages for this visa[1][2]. Try to keep young children calm and facing the camera directly against a plain surface.

Using the Tool Above

You can use the tool above to crop your image to 35 by 45 millimeters, a practical size used in this guide.

After cropping, check that the JPG file is between 70 KB and 3.5 MB if Home Affairs requested a photo.

Frequently asked questions

What size should the photo be for an Australian visitor visa?

The authority publishes no single official size, but 35 by 45 millimeters is used as a common practical guide[1][2].

How do I submit my visa photo?

If Home Affairs requests a photo, upload the digital JPG through ImmiAccount[1].

What are the file size limits for the upload?

The general digital photo file range is 70 KB to 3.5 MB.

Are children required to submit a photo?

Home Affairs may request a facial image for each applicant, including children.

Does the authority set a specific background color?

The cited pages do not set a background color for a visitor visa photo[1][2].