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New Zealand Visa (paper applications) Photo 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) Size and Requirements

Country	New Zealand
Document type	Visa (paper applications)
Passport picture size	Width: 35 mm, Height: 45 mm
Resolution (DPI)	600
Image definition parameters	Head must be between 70 to 80 % of the photograph from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
Background color	White
Printable photo	Yes
Digital photo for online submission	Yes
Digital photo size	Width: 1800 pixels , Height: 2400 pixels
Photo Paper type	matte
Detailed requrements Your photo must: Be in portrait (not landscape) Be of you (not a photo of a photo or your travel document) Have even lighting with minimal shadowing Be in colour, showing natural skin tones Be in focus (not blurry) Not contain red-eye Be an original photo (not changed by photo-editing software) Not be a selfie Be taken 1.5 metres from the face Be taken against a plain, light-coloured (but not white) background with no patterns or objects Only contain plain clothing patterns Be of one person We need to clearly see your face Face the camera and keep your head straight Keep your eyes open and mouth closed Do not smile or frown Show your face clearly and that long hair is tucked behind your ears Position yourself in the middle of the photo Remove sunglasses and hats If you wear prescription glasses Make sure your eyes show clearly through the lenses, with no reflected light It may be easier to remove them. If you wear a head covering for religious or medical reasons Make sure that your face and hairline can be seen in the photo
Source	https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new...

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How to make New Zealand Visa (paper applications) photo online

Step 1: Use a digital camera or a smartphone

Find someone to take the photo for you and selfie photo is not acceptable for passport photo application. If you have a tripod, use it. A tripod will make it easier to keep the camera steady and level. The distance of the person to the camera should be around 1 meter.

Step 2: Find a venue with good lighting

When taking photo, you should face the light, such as a nice bright window or the door. This can provide even lighting to avoid shadows on the face and background. The face must be evenly lit. There should be no shadows and glares on the face.

Note: No need to worry about the background as our online passport photo generator will automatically remove or change the background for you.

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Step 3: Wear properly for your passport photo

Do not wear uniforms. Wear regular street clothes in your photo.

Do not wear eyeglasses. If you wear glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses, take them off for your passport photo.

Your face must still be fully visible. Don’t let your hair drape over your face and obscure your eyes. If you have very long bangs that cover your eyebrows, you should pin them back with bobby pins. It’s best if your ears show, as well, but that won’t cause your photo to be rejected.

No hats are allowed in passport photos unless it is religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke that you wear every day.

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Step 4: Pose for a passport

Look straight towards the camera with face straight on. Head should not be tilted or rotated.

Both ears showing or both edges of the face visible if hair covers the ears.

Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Position the camera in the same height as the head.

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Step 5: Have a neutral facial expression

You can smile in your passport photos, but the government prefers that you have a neutral facial expression.

Smiling or having your mouth open is usually not acceptable, especially under the new international passport rules.

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New Zealand Visa (paper applications) Photo 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) Size and Requirements

Be in portrait (not landscape)

Be of you (not a photo of a photo or your travel document)

Have even lighting with minimal shadowing

Be in colour, showing natural skin tones

Be in focus (not blurry)

Not contain red-eye

Be an original photo (not changed by photo-editing software)

Not be a selfie

Be taken 1.5 metres from the face

Be taken against a plain, light-coloured (but not white) background with no patterns or objects

Only contain plain clothing patterns

Be of one person

We need to clearly see your face

Face the camera and keep your head straight

Keep your eyes open and mouth closed

Do not smile or frown

Show your face clearly and that long hair is tucked behind your ears

Position yourself in the middle of the photo

Remove sunglasses and hats

If you wear prescription glasses

Make sure your eyes show clearly through the lenses, with no reflected light

If you wear a head covering for religious or medical reasons

Make sure that your face and hairline can be seen in the photo