New Zealand Passport Photo Requirements — 35×45mm, Professional Service Only
New Zealand uses advanced biometric scanning to verify passport photos. Home-printed photos are not accepted — only professional photo services. Photos that don’t pass scanning will delay your passport. We provide photos guaranteed to meet all NZ requirements.
New Zealand citizens in the USA renewing their passport need a 35×45mm photo from a professional service — the same size as most EU countries, but New Zealand’s biometric scanning requirements are stricter. Standard US photo labs produce 2×2 inch photos and are not set up for NZ specifications.
Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 35×45mm |
| Head height | 30–36mm from chin to crown |
| Quantity | 2 identical color photos |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Color | Full color |
| Background | Plain light background (white or light grey) |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, both ears visible |
| Home-printed photos | Not accepted — must be from a professional photo service |
How to Order — 3 Simple Steps
Take a photo at home
Plain light background, natural light, camera at eye level, neutral expression, both ears visible.
Upload your photo
Upload here for free pre-approval. We verify all NZ specifications including biometric compliance.
Receive your photos
Same-day pickup at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart (USA) — or email delivery of a print file for any professional lab worldwide.
