Australia visa photo
Australia asks for a neutral or light grey background that contrasts with your face, not the pure white most guides recommend. On a pale complexion a white wall can fail that contrast test, which is the surprise on this application.
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Specification
Paper size35 to 40 mm wide, 45 to 50 mm high
Head height32 to 36 mm, chin to crown
BackgroundNeutral or light grey
DigitalJPEG, 70 KB to 3.5 MB
Preferred pixels1200 x 1600 px
Taken withinLast 6 months
Requirements
- Between 35 and 40 mm wide and 45 and 50 mm high
- Head 32 to 36 mm chin to crown
- Neutral or light grey background contrasting with the face
- JPEG between 70 KB and 3.5 MB, ideally 1200 by 1600 pixels
- Taken within the last six months
What gets photos rejected
- A pure white background that does not contrast with a pale face
- Assuming a single fixed size when the spec gives a range
- A file under 70 KB after over-compressing
- Head outside the 32 to 36 mm band
Questions
What background does an Australian visa photo need?
Neutral or light grey that contrasts with your face. Pure white is sometimes refused, particularly for applicants with pale skin, because the contrast requirement is not met.
What size is an Australia visa photo?
Between 35 and 40 mm wide and 45 and 50 mm high. Australia publishes a range rather than one number, with the head measuring 32 to 36 mm.
What are the digital requirements?
JPEG between 70 KB and 3.5 MB, with 1200 by 1600 pixels preferred.