🇳🇫 Norfolk Island passport and ID photos

Overview of Norfolk Island Documents

This page covers Australian passports, child passports, citizenship applications, visitor visas for Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island Regional Council photo ID cards, and Documents of Identity.

Most of these documents share a common physical dimension, but their rules for head height, submission methods, and exact requirements can differ. Knowing these details helps you avoid common pitfalls when submitting your application.

Australian Passports and Child Passports

For an Australian passport or child passport, the listed photo size is 35×45 mm^[1].

For these passport photos, the height from the chin to the crown of the head must be between 32 and 36 millimetres^[1]. You must submit these photographs in printed format rather than digitally^[1].

When taking a photo for an Australian passport, you must keep a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed. Do not smile, frown, or raise your eyebrows. Look straight into the camera lens, and make sure your hair does not cover your eyes or face.

Australian Citizenship Applications

The supplied facts list 35×45 mm as the official photo size for Australian citizenship applications^[2].

The head height inside the frame must measure between 32 and 36 millimetres from chin to crown^[2]. Unlike standard passports, you can submit citizenship photos in both printed and digital formats depending on your application method^[2].

Your shoulders must be square to the camera, and your head should be centered in the frame. Wear everyday clothing that contrasts with the background so your outline is clear.

Australian Visitor Visas for Norfolk Island

The supplied information lists 35×45 mm as a common size and digital submission for the visitor visa photo^[3][4].

The supplied information does not list a head-height measurement for this photo^[3][4].

Because you upload this photo online, check that the digital file is clear and not blurry. Avoid using digital filters or editing tools that alter your natural appearance.

Norfolk Island Council ID Cards and Documents of Identity

Local identification documents issued within the territory have their own specific submission guidelines. A Norfolk Island Regional Council photo ID card requires a photo sized at 35 by 45 millimetres^[5].

The supplied information lists printed submission for the Regional Council ID card and Document of Identity^[5][4].

For these local cards, standard passport-style framing is generally recommended even when specific head-height rules are not listed. Keep your head straight and your expression neutral.

Taking the Photo at Home

Taking a good ID photo at home requires careful attention to lighting and camera placement. Face a bright window for even, natural light on your face, and avoid harsh shadows behind you. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture rather than taking a selfie, as arm length can distort facial features. Keep the camera at your eye level and stand about one to one and a half metres away.

Wear plain clothing against a light-coloured, plain background. Avoid wearing white shirts if your background is white, because your shoulders will blend into the wall. Remove hats, sunglasses, and head coverings unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and make sure your face is fully visible from your chin to the top of your forehead.

Checking Your Photo and Print Size

You can crop your image to the correct dimensions using the tool above before you print it out at a local photo kiosk on a standard four by six inch print sheet.

Measure the printed photo with a ruler to check that the physical dimensions match the requirements. For documents requiring a specific head height, measure from the tip of your chin to the crown of your head to verify it falls within the correct range^[1][2]. If your proportions are off, adjust your crop and print a new copy before you visit the office.