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Australia Visa Photo — 35×45 mm for ImmiAccount and Print

Prepare the 35×45 mm photo for Australian visa applications (subclass 600, 500, 482, 189, 190, 820) via ImmiAccount with AI in 30 seconds — JPEG 70 KB – 3.5 MB, preferred 1200×1600 pixels, white or light grey background, no glasses, all per Home Affairs.

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Home Affairs compliant 35×45 mm Australia visa photo example with white background

Key takeaways

  • ImmiAccount digital photo: JPEG 70 KB – 3.5 MB, preferred 1200×1600 px
  • Glasses NOT allowed (rule since 2016); medical exemption needs a doctor's note
  • Head height 32-36 mm from chin to crown
  • Same 35×45 mm spec for subclass 600, 500, 482, 189, 190 and 820

Prepare the photo uploaded to ImmiAccount — or attached to a paper file — for Australian subclass 600 (visitor), 500 (student), 482 (worker), 189/190 (skilled migration), 820 (partner) and other visa and citizenship applications, all to Home Affairs standard.

How it works

Australia Visa Photo — 35×45 mm for ImmiAccount and Print — get it right in 4 steps.

  1. Shoot with the rear camera in front of a plain wall

    The front camera saves a mirrored frame that can weaken the biometric match; steady the phone at eye level and use a timer, or have someone else take the shot.

  2. Upload the photo and start the Home Affairs check

    The AI analyses the resolution (targeting 1200×1600 px), head ratio, glasses, background uniformity and mirror-image detection against ImmiAccount criteria.

  3. Let the 35×45 mm crop apply automatically

    The head is framed to the 32-36 mm band and the background moved to white/light grey; the JPEG is optimised into the ImmiAccount 70 KB – 3.5 MB band.

  4. Upload the JPEG to ImmiAccount or order the prints

    Upload the single file to the portal for online lodgement; paper applications need 2 identical prints — an 8-up 10×15 sheet ships to your address.

How much does an ID photo cost? (2026)

Photo analysis and the biometric compliance check are completely free. Digital file and print prices are below — identical to the live prices in the order wizard.

Service Price
Photo analysis & biometric check Free · No sign-up · Results in seconds Free
Digital File Print-ready high-resolution file, instant download. 50.00 TRY
Australia Visa print package 8 photos (3.5 × 4.5 cm) · Your photos are printed in your chosen size and quantity and delivered to your address. 250.00 TRY
Cargo 100.00 TRY
Prices include VAT.

Technical specifications

Authority
Department of Home Affairs (DHA) / ImmiAccount
Digital size
35×45 mm; preferred 1200×1600 px (min. 900×1200 px)
Head height
32–36 mm (chin to crown)
Digital file
JPEG, 70 KB – 3.5 MB, sRGB 24-bit
Print size
35–40 mm × 45–50 mm (Passport Office range)
Print quality
Glossy 200+ gsm, dye-sublimation; inkjet NOT accepted
Print count
2 identical copies (paper application)
Background
Plain white or light grey, uniform
Freshness
Taken within the last 6 months

Requirements checklist

  • Digital JPEG within 70 KB – 3.5 MB (the ImmiAccount cap).
  • Pixel resolution preferably 1200×1600, at least 900×1200 px.
  • Head from chin to crown 32-36 mm; face centred, looking straight at the camera.
  • Glasses removed — banned on Australian visa photos since 2016.
  • Plain white or light grey background; no shadows, patterns or gradients.
  • Use the rear camera, not the front camera; avoid the mirror-image capture.
  • Do not scan a printed photo or photograph another photo — not accepted.
  • For paper applications: 2 identical glossy prints, 200+ gsm, dye-sublimation.

Related document sizes

Official photo sizes for documents related to this page, with pixel equivalents.

Document Physical size Pixels (300 DPI) Background Note
Australia Visa 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White ICAO compliant
United Kingdom Passport 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px Cream / Light grey ICAO compliant
EU Passport & Schengen Visa 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White or light grey ICAO compliant
Bar Association ID 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White ICAO biometric
US Passport & Visa 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2×2 in) 600 × 600 px White Square format required
Canada Visa 5 × 7 cm 591 × 827 px White IRCC, back-of-print note

What Are the Australia Visa Photo Rules? (2026)

Correct and incorrect Australia visa photo examples: compliant 35×45 mm photo versus smiling, lens glare and shadowed background mistakes
Correct (✓): neutral expression, light background. Wrong (✕): smiling, lens glare, shadowed background.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs attaches a biometric photo for identity verification to the first document of every electronic visa application submitted via ImmiAccount (subclass 600 visitor, 500 student, 482 skilled work, 189/190 skilled migration, 820 partner and others). The photo must be 35×45 mm, head height (chin to crown) 32-36 mm, background white or light grey, and taken within the last 6 months.

For the digital file Home Affairs is very explicit: JPEG format, file size between 70 KB and 3.5 MB, preferred resolution 1200×1600 pixels. That upper limit is roughly 15× the 240 KB cap of the US DS-160 portal — even if you already produced a photo for the US visa photo, you need a separate output for Australia. The file must use the sRGB, 24-bit colour profile and be delivered at a quality ImmiAccount's automatic checks can process. See the official guide at Home Affairs Photo Requirements.

Are Glasses Allowed on an Australia Visa Photo?

The short answer is no. Glasses have been banned on Australian biometric photos since 2016; because lens glare and a frame cutting across the pupil break the biometric match, the US, Australian and Schengen rules all converge on this point. Even clear prescription glasses are rejected; a medical exemption requires a signed doctor's statement.

The same strictness does not apply to head coverings: religious or medical head coverings are accepted as long as the forehead, jawline and face contour remain fully visible. Coloured contact lenses, sunglasses and face-shading hats are always rejected. vesikalik.com.tr's analysis knows this distinction: it flags a headscarf green but raises a red warning immediately when glasses are detected.

Why Do Selfies and Mirror Images Cause Problems?

Front-camera (selfie) photos are usually saved horizontally flipped by phones; because the face's natural asymmetry (eyebrows, lips, hair parting) appears reversed, the biometric algorithm lowers its confidence score. In addition to the "unedited" rule, Home Affairs also dislikes the wide-angle perspective distortion caused by a short selfie-stick distance (the "big nose" effect).

The safest way is to fix the phone at 1-1.5 m and use a timer with the rear (main) camera, or have someone else take the shot. vesikalik.com.tr compares the camera-subject relationship on your upload using the MediaPipe pose matrix; if a mirrored capture is detected, the report warns you and offers automatic correction — so you catch the issue before upload and can reshoot if needed.

How Many Pixels and MB Should an Australia Visa Photo Be?

Digital photo requirements: Australia versus other major visa portals
PortalPhysicalPixelsFileBackground
ImmiAccount (Australia)35×45 mm900×1200 – 1200×1600 pxJPEG 70 KB – 3.5 MBWhite / light grey
DS-160 (USA)51×51 mm600×600 – 1200×1200 pxJPEG ≤ 240 KBWhite
IRCC (Canada)50×70 mm420×540 px minJPEG 60-240 KBWhite / light
Home Office ETA (UK)45×35 mm600×750 px minJPG/PNG < 3 MBCream / light grey
VFS/TLScontact (Schengen)35×45 mm413×531 – 826×1063 pxJPEG (print-first)White / light grey

As the table shows, Australia allows a file up to 15× the size of the US DS-160 cap and also asks for the highest pixel band. This reflects the shift to higher-resolution face-recognition maps in biometric verification during 2024-2026; files below 900×1200 pixels produce a "not enough detail" error on the ImmiAccount side.

vesikalik.com.tr processes your source photo targeting 1200×1600 pixels and keeps JPEG quality in the 90-95% band, ensuring it never drops below the 70 KB lower bound. For general information about the size see the 35×45 mm photo guide; for the official ImmiAccount lodgement flow see the Home Affairs online lodgement help page.

Why Is Print Quality Critical on a Paper Application?

Most Australian visa and citizenship applications are lodged electronically via ImmiAccount, but paper applications still exist (some offshore family visas, appeals). The Australian Passport Office standard applies here: 35–40 mm × 45–50 mm print, 2 identical copies, glossy photo paper at least 200 g/m², produced by dye-sublimation. Home-office inkjet printer output is refused by Home Affairs because the ink migrates in humid conditions and creates colour drift during biometric scanning.

vesikalik.com.tr produces its print version by dye-sublimation in a professional lab; 8 photos of 35×45 mm are laid out with cut marks on a 10×15 photo sheet and shipped to your address within Turkey. From the same source we can produce separately optimised outputs for Schengen, UK and Canada — each country receives a JPEG within its own pixel/file limits. The official definition of the print techniques is available at Australian Passport Office guidelines.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

  • Shoot with the rear (main) camera — eliminate the mirror-image risk
  • Aim for 1200×1600 px (minimum 900×1200 px)
  • Keep the JPEG file size between 70 KB and 3.5 MB
  • Use a plain, shadow-free white or light grey background
  • Use a photo taken within the last 6 months

Don't

  • Wear glasses — banned since 2016 unless medically exempt with a doctor's note
  • Scan a printed photo or take a photo of a photo (Home Affairs refuses these)
  • Apply filters, skin smoothing or background blur
  • Smile, show teeth, open your mouth or raise your eyebrows
  • Upload a file compressed below 70 KB or lower than 900×1200 resolution

FAQ

Should I remove glasses for the photo?
For Turkish ID cards, passports and most visa applications glasses should be removed; lens glare, tinted lenses or thick frames can cause rejection. Our analysis flags glare, dark lenses and thick frames as warnings. Prescription glasses without glare may be allowed for driving licences in some cases, but shooting without glasses is safest.
For which countries can I generate valid photos?
The wizard offers about twenty document and country formats: Turkish ID, passport, driving licence, Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, Russia, private security, firearms licence and ICAO 35×45 mm, among others. The AI checks ICAO 9303 plus country-specific rules (size, background, head height) and, when suitable, produces a print-ready ID photo in your chosen size. For unlisted documents use the generic 35×45 mm (international) or 50×60 mm (TR) format. Final acceptance rests with the authority.
What should I pay attention to when taking the photo?
Stand in even natural light in front of a plain light background (white or light grey) and avoid harsh side shadows. Face the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and no smile; keep your head upright and make sure hair does not cover the face or eyebrows. Wear plain clothing and avoid glare on glasses — our analysis measures each of these criteria automatically and warns you before you commit.
What are the visa photo sizes and requirements?
The most common international visa photo is 35×45 mm biometric; US visas use a 51×51 mm (2×2 in) square. The background must be white or a very light plain colour, the photo taken within the last 6 months, and the head should fill about 70-80% of the frame. Choose the target country in the wizard — the system applies the right pixel, DPI and file-size rules automatically.
What are the Australia visa photo requirements?
The Australia visa photo is 35×45 mm biometric on a plain light grey or white background. The ImmiAccount online application requires a high-resolution JPEG (typically around 900×1200 pixels); the head should fill 60-70% of the frame and the photo be taken within the last 6 months. Pick the "Australia" preset in the wizard — an ImmiAccount-compatible JPEG is generated automatically.
Do I need a paper photo or a digital file for visa applications?
It depends on the country: the US (DS-160), UK and Australia primarily want a digital JPEG; Schengen, China and Russia application centres usually also require physical prints. The safest approach is to download the single JPEG for upload and order a 10×15 print sheet with multiple copies for the physical requirement — our tool produces both from the same biometric frame. That way you have the file and the prints ready on appointment day.

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