Australia Citizenship Photo Requirements & Free Maker (35x45 mm)

To apply for Australian citizenship, your photo must be between 35mm and 40mm wide and 45mm to 50mm high. Your head should measure between 32mm and 36mm from chin to crown and be centered in the frame. The background must be plain white or light grey without shadows or textures. Your facial expression must be neutral, with your mouth closed and eyes open. Glasses are not allowed, even if they are prescription. The photo must be recent, taken within the past six months, and printed on high-quality glossy photo paper with no digital alterations or filters.

Yes, you can take your citizenship photo at home if it meets all official specifications.

Printed photos are required for Australia citizenship applications. You must provide two identical color photographs, and one of them must be signed on the back by a referee. Digital-only submissions are not accepted, even when submitting your application online.

The person endorsing your photo must be an Australian citizen who has known you for at least 12 months and belongs to an approved occupational group listed by the Department of Home Affairs. They must write the statement “This is a true photo of [your full name]” on the back of one photo, then sign and date it. The endorsement is a critical part of identity verification in the citizenship process.

No, you cannot smile in your photo. The Australian Government requires a neutral facial expression for biometric accuracy.

Your photo must have been taken within the last six months at the time of application.