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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) spec
| Photo size | 45 × 35 mm (passport-sized) |
| Head height | No head-height rule published — head and shoulders only, plain background |
| Background | Plain background |
| Digital upload | Paper lodgements (Form 1419): two recent passport-sized photos (45×35 mm), no more than 6 months old — write the person's name on the back. Online ImmiAccount lodgements attach a JPG facial image (70 KB – 3.5 MB per applicant) and usually don't require prints. |
Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs — visa document checklists (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) · verified 2026-10-09
Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) photo — requirements & how to
Where an Australian visa application asks for photos, the standard is a passport-sized 45×35 mm print — head and shoulders only, on a plain background, taken within the last six months. Check your specific checklist: some lodgements want two copies, and many applications now capture a face image at a biometrics centre or in the Australian Immi App instead.
Key rules for Visitor visa
- Passport-sized 45 mm × 35 mm; head and shoulders only against a plain background
- No more than 6 months old; check your checklist for how many copies your post wants
- Photos must not be digitally altered — providing altered documents for a visa is unlawful in Australia
- Many applications instead capture a face image at a biometrics centre or via the Australian Immi App
- For paper lodgements, print your name on the back of each photo
How to make your Visitor visa photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Use “Auto-fit head”, then zoom and drag so your head and shoulders sit naturally in the frame.
- Watch the live checks: centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size photo do Australian visa applications need?
45 × 35 mm (passport-sized), head and shoulders only, plain background, no more than 6 months old.
Can I edit my Australian visa photo?
No — providing altered or digitally manipulated photos with a visa application is unlawful in Australia.
Do I need to bring photos if I give biometrics?
Check your checklist — many applications that collect a face image at a biometrics centre don't need separate prints.