Australian Baby Passport Photo
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Australia Baby Passport Photo—Size & Requirements
Size
Between 35–40 mm and 45–50 mm
Head height
32–36 mm
Background colour
White or light-grey
Digital dimensions
N/A
Resolution
600 dpi
Recency
Last 6 months
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Australian Baby Passport Photos—All You Need to Know
No matter how photogenic your child is, one thing is for certain—
Getting them to pose for official ID photos can be a hassle. That’s why in this article, we’ll guide you through the process of taking baby passport pictures to ensure their photo meets all official Australian government requirements. Read on!
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Passport photo requirements for children
As far as the technical requirements of baby passport photos are concerned (e.g., size and background), they’re precisely the same as those for adult Australian passport pictures. However, the authorities understand full well that taking pictures of children (let alone newborns) is challenging.
So—
Here are some additional instructions for Australian baby passport photos.
For all children/toddlers
- Don’t overthink outfit ideas—keep it plain and simple. Dress your child up in a comfy t-shirt or rompers. Opt for darker colours to contrast with the light-grey background
- No smiling, frowning, or grinning. Children are required to keep a neutral expression
- Your child must keep their eyes open and mouth closed
- Make sure your child is looking directly at the camera. No tilting allowed
- If your baby has long hair or a fringe, consider tying their hair up or tucking it behind their ears—your child’s face must be fully visible
- Children aren’t allowed to wear glasses in a passport photo. So, if your child wears glasses, it’s best to take them off for the picture
For newborns/infants
- Your newborn must be the only person in the picture. So, don’t give them any toys to hold onto, and don’t take the photo while holding them
- If your baby is young, you’re allowed to take the photo with them lying down. Place your newborn in their cot or on a blanket/sheet on the floor and snap the photo from above
- Even babies must face the camera directly. If your baby can’t focus, try grabbing their attention by holding a hand behind the camera
- You can’t take a photo while your baby is sleeping. It’s best to plan the photoshoot in the morning when they’re not tired or fussy
Pro tip #1: Passport applications often get rejected because of a non-compliant picture. With children, it’s even harder to get the photo right! Check out these examples of rejected infant passport photos to know what to avoid.
How to get baby passport photos in Australia?
Getting passport photos for a baby in Australia shouldn’t be a problem. Unless you live out near Woop Woop, that is!
Your best bet is to start by looking for Australian passport photos near me and see if there’s a convenient location in your area. For example, you could get your pictures at:
- Australia Post 👉 Find a post office in your area under this link
- Officeworks
- Professional photographer
- Supermarket
- Photo booth
Note that you’ll need two good-quality colour prints for a passport application. If you choose to print them yourself, don’t use an inkjet printer (dye sublimation is allowed).
But what if none of these locations work for you? Or your child isn’t keen on posing for strangers? Scroll down for the best place to get baby passport photos, no matter where in Australia you are!
Pro tip #2: Although you need to submit two photos printed on glossy paper, it’s good practice to keep a digital image as a backup. Physical photocopies can get damaged, and an extra photo of your baby may come in handy.
Online services
Can you take baby passport photos at home? Yes, you can!
In fact, it might be the most convenient option. Taking government-compliant photos of children, especially newborns, can be all but a walk in the park. If you don’t want to stress your baby with a visit to a photo studio, consider becoming a professional photographer yourself.
Here’s how to do it in 3 steps with our service:
Take your baby's passport photo the easy way!
Our AI and biometric photo experts (available 24/7) will check the image to ensure it’s acceptable and adjust the size and background.
You’ll receive a digital copy of your baby’s passport photo straight to your inbox. You can also order high-quality prints with free delivery.
Our AI and biometric photo experts (available 24/7) will check the image to ensure it’s acceptable and adjust the size and background.
You’ll receive a digital copy of your baby’s passport photo straight to your inbox. You can also order high-quality prints with free delivery.
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I genuinely thought some of the positive reviews had to be fake. However, I had an extremely positive experience. I uploaded a photo of my baby for an Australian passport and got a rejection message due to the baby not facing forwards enough. I tried again and this time I asked for them to help adjust the background and baby blanket out of the photo. They did this within a couple of days and guaranteed the photo would be accepted, which it was.
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Sources:
https://www.passports.gov.au/getting-passport-how-it-works/photo-guidelines
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FAQ
Yes, because it must be biometric and biometric passport photos must be in real colours and represent the true tones of your skin and eyes.
Of course you can! With Passport Photo Online, it’s easier than ever to take your own passport photo of your baby, and the tool’s AI software, coupled with human inspectors, means you can be confident your photo is going to meet the requirements set by the Australian government.
Your baby must have a neutral facial expression in their passport photo, smiling is not permitted.
If you’re based in, or near Perth, there are plenty of options for taking your passport photo. You could choose a photo studio, such as Broadway Digital, or find a passport photo booth, but this can take planning, and your child may not be comfortable spending a long period of time in a strange place to do this, particularly if multiple retakes are needed. We recommend you use Passport Photo Online. You can use our tool or app from the comfort of your own home, making it so much easier to get your child’s picture.
You will be emailed when your passport photo is ready. Check your application carefully to ensure you submitted the correct address!
We guarantee you that all photos ordered through our service will meet the governmental requirements. But if for some reason your photo is rejected, we return double the money you paid!
If you are based in a larger city, like Sydney or Perth, you will definitely be able to go to a professional photography studio or Officeworks (f.ex. auspost passport photo) to take your passport picture, but this is not necessary. All you need to produce the passport photo by yourself is a smartphone and a baby passport photo maker.
You can use the resizing passport photo app. This tool is designed to automatically crop and resize any photo to the passport size.
Avoid using Photoshop or filters to make the photo look better or remove spots. All digitally enhanced pictures will be automatically rejected. But, the good news is, that you are still allowed to use a background removing passport photo app!
None and it is the same for adults. Every country issues biometric passports and all photos in those documents need to be biometric. There is no such thing as a “non-biometric passport photos” regardless if it is the baby’s photo or an adult’s one.
Have you already seen our passport photo validating app? You can download it from the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store and upload your picture to this app.
Yes, they are the same, with only one exception, regarding the facial expression. Babies under 3 years old may have open mouths in their passport photo.
For children under 16 years old the passport is issued for 5 years. Then its validity will expire and you will need to repeat the procedure, with a new application form and a new photo.
6 months. If the photo was taken earlier than 6 months ago, you need to take a new one.
Yes, as a parent or a legal guardian you will be able to complete your application form online. However, you will need to make an appointment to go to the passport office in person with signed documents and forms.
Yes, you can,millions of people worldwide have done it successfully. To adjust your picture to the official passport photo requirements, be sure to check out an online passport photo maker.
Yes, this is allowed. However, the baby's eyes need to be open, even in the case of newborns.
You can go with your child to some photography studio or search a photo booth, but it is much easier to take a baby passport photo at home. You can prepare a photo using your smartphone or tablet. Check out the online passport baby photo editor to take and prepare the perfect picture of your kid!
You should avoid dressing your child up in headgear unless it is necessary from a medical point of view and recommended by the doctor. But keep in mind that your whole face must be clearly visible, and a head covering must not cover any aspect of it. If it is possible, remove all head coverings while taking a picture of your baby for an Australian passport. If your baby must have the head covered for a medical reason, you will need to prove that this is necessary. You will be asked to submit a certificate which: gives the explanation why you can’t remove the headgear from your baby’s head is signed by a registered medical practitioner includes the full name of your medical practitioner, along with their registration number and the address and phone number of the medical practice.
The head from the chin to the crown must measure, in the passport photo, 32 mm at the minimum and 36 mm at the maximum.
Australian passport photo dimensions must be:
- 35 mm to 40 mm (wide)
- 45 mm to 50 mm (high)
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