New Zealand Passport, NZeTA & INZ Visa Photo Maker (35×45mm)
Applying on passports.govt.nz or Immigration New Zealand (INZ)? Notably, NZ's automated online photo checker actually prefers a light pastel/grey contrasting background over stark blown-out white! Frame your 35×45 mm portrait with our soft-grey or white swatch offline.
🔒 100% Client-Side Browser Privacy · Pre-loaded with 35×45 mm + Soft Light-Grey (#F7F8FA) swatch preferred by NZ DIA!
中文提示：新西兰护照官网 (passports.govt.nz) 与移民局签证系统有独特规定——不建议惨白过曝背景，更推荐浅灰/米白对比色底！本预设默认开启浅灰白底色 (#F7F8FA)，助您一次通过自动检测。
New Zealand Passports (DIA) & Immigration NZ Photo Rules
| NZ Requirement | Physical 35×45mm Print | passports.govt.nz Online Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions / Ratio | 35 mm × 45 mm | 3:4 to 35:45 portrait (min 500 px wide; high-res phone OK) |
| Head Height | 32 mm – 36 mm (70–80% of print) | Centered with clear space above head & visible shoulders |
| Background Rule (CRITICAL!) | Light, plain contrasting colour (NOT stark white if fair!) | Soft light grey / cream (#F7F8FA) passes best! |
| Glasses | NO glasses allowed | NO glasses allowed |
| 6×4" Sheet Yield | 8 printed 35×45mm photos | Warehouse Stationery / Harvey Norman NZ ~$0.30 |
35×45mm 8-Up 4×6" Sheet Yield vs. Visa Booth & Pharmacy Pricing
| Print Option | Retail Visa Photo Service | Our 8-Up 4×6" Sheet (1800×1200 px) | Total Yield & Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFS Global / Consulate Kiosk | $15.00 – $22.00 / £12.00 (4 prints) | $0.39 CVS/Walgreens or £0.45 Boots 6×4" print | 8 exact 35×45mm prints · Save 96% |
| CVS / Walgreens Foreign Size | $16.99 (often lacks 35×45mm cutter!) | $0.39 standard 4×6" print + scissor trim ticks | Exact 413×531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Australia Post / NZ Pharmacy | A$21.95 / NZ$25.00 (4–6 prints) | A$0.25 Officeworks / Kmart 6×4" print | 8 prints · Save $20+ |
| Home A4 Glossy Sheet | N/A | 20–25 tiled 35×45mm photos on 2480×3508 px A4 | Ideal for family visa packets |
How to Pass New Zealand's Online & Paper Photo Checks
- Stand 0.5–1m away from a plain light-colored wall (so your body casts zero wall shadow) while someone photographs you from 1.5m away.
- Take off glasses, keep eyes level and mouth closed, and ensure hair doesn't fall across your eyes.
- Open the NZ 35×45mm Studio above — our 'Soft Grey (#F7F8FA)' swatch avoids the 'Background too white / low contrast' error on passports.govt.nz!
- Download the single portrait for INZ / NZeTA uploads, or export the 8-up 6×4" sheet to print 8 physical 35×45mm photos at Warehouse Stationery or Harvey Norman for ~$0.30 instead of NZ$25 at a pharmacy.
Why passports.govt.nz Rejects Pure-White Studio Cutouts
- Pure #FFFFFF background error: Uniquely, New Zealand DIA's online checker flags over-bleached #FFFFFF backgrounds because pale ears/hair lose edge contrast! Keep Background Boost gentle (25–40%) with the Soft Grey swatch.
- Selfies with front camera: Wide-angle front lenses enlarge the nose and shrink ears, failing NZ biometric geometry checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did New Zealand's online passport checker reject my pure white background photo?
New Zealand DIA explicitly advises against pure stark white backgrounds because automated edge detection needs subtle contrast around light skin or grey/blonde hair. A plain light grey or off-white wall passes much more reliably.
What size is a printed New Zealand passport or visa photo?
Printed New Zealand passport and visa photos are standard 35 mm wide by 45 mm high, fitting 8 photos onto a single 6x4 inch print sheet.
Are glasses allowed in NZ passport or NZeTA photos?
No. Glasses must be removed for both New Zealand passport applications and Immigration NZ visa/NZeTA photos.