What size is a New Zealand visa photo?

35 x 45 mm for printed photos. Digital uploads must be 900x1200 to 2250x3000 pixels.

Is the NZ visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both use the same 35x45mm size and similar requirements.

What file format does NZ immigration accept?

JPEG/JPG format, between 500 KB and 10 MB file size.

New Zealand Visa Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-05-02

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

300

Background

white

Format

JPEG

Max Size

10240 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 6 months
2 Full face, front view with a plain white or light-colored background
3 Digital photo must be between 900x1200 and 2250x3000 pixels
4 File size between 500 KB and 10 MB in JPEG format
5 No filters, AI enhancement, or digital editing
6 No head coverings unless for religious or medical reasons

Common Mistakes to Avoid

File size too small

Digital visa photos must be at least 500 KB — smaller files will be rejected

Wrong pixel dimensions

Must be between 900x1200 and 2250x3000 pixels

Digitally altered photo

AI-enhanced or filtered photos are not accepted

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Immigration New Zealand - Acceptable Photos for Visa or NZeTA