New Zealand · Photo requirements
New Zealand Visa Photo Requirements 2026
A New Zealand visa photo uses the same 35×45 mm specification as the NZ passport — plain light background, head 32–36 mm, no glasses. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) applies this standard across tourist (NZeTA), student, work, and resident visa categories.
Quick specs
Photo size
35 × 45 mm
1.38 × 1.77 inches
Head height
32–36 mm
chin to crown
Background
Plain light grey or off-white.
Authority
Department of Internal Affairs
Key details
- Same 35×45 mm specification across all NZ visa categories.
- NZeTA (tourist) applications use the same photo specification.
Shared rules with the country overview
These apply to every document this country issues — see the full breakdown on the country page.
Background
Plain light grey or off-white. No textures or patterns.
Expression and eyes
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling.
Glasses
Glasses are not allowed in New Zealand passport photos (since 2016 update). Remove them.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo for a New Zealand visa? +
35×45 mm — the same as the NZ passport.
Does the NZeTA use the same photo? +
Yes — NZeTA uses the same 35×45 mm photo specification.
Can I reuse my passport photo for an NZ visa? +
Yes — both documents use the identical 35×45 mm specification.
Are glasses allowed in an NZ visa photo? +
No — same rule as the passport. Glasses are not permitted.
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