New Zealand passport (online upload): exact size and KB

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New Zealand passport (online upload): the rules

Use a colour portrait with a 3:4 aspect ratio, less than 6 months old. Prescription glasses are allowed if they are not tinted or thick-framed. Leave a clear gap around the sides and top of the head.

Read from the official source: Passport photos. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.

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Questions about the New Zealand passport (online upload)

What size should the photo be?

The form asks for from 900 x 1200 to 4500 x 6000 pixels.

How many KB can the file be?

The file must be between 250 KB and 5120 KB.

What file type does it need?

JPG.

What background does it need?

The form says: plain, light-coloured, strong contrast with the face.

Where do these rules come from?

They were read from the official source, Passport photos, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.