New Zealand Visa Photo Maker
Prepare a New Zealand visa photo at 35×45mm with the selected background. Confirm the current authority instructions before submitting.
Prepared for the published requirements of: New Zealand visa / NZeTA.
Drop a photo, or click to browse
A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — New Zealand photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glasses — remove them unless they're medically required
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For New Zealand, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
New Zealand visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #F5F5F0
- Digital size
- min 900×1200px
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- remove unless medically required
- Expression
- neutral, eyes open, looking at camera
Good to know
New Zealand visa / NZeTA photo: 35x45mm print, plain light/neutral background (light grey, off-white or cream). Online: JPEG, 900x1200 to 2250x3000 px, max 6 months old. Immigration NZ does not accept photos altered by AI editing tools. Confirm on immigration.govt.nz.
Source needs reviewimmigration.govt.nz
Report outdated informationMeeting the New Zealand upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a visa photo for New Zealand?
A visa photo for New Zealand is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for New Zealand need?
Plain light grey, off-white or cream; no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a visa photo for New Zealand?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for New Zealand?
Glasses: remove unless medically required. Expression: neutral, eyes open, looking at camera.
What file size does the New Zealand online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the New Zealand visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.