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Glasses
Children and babies
If you usually wear glasses, you do not have to wear
them for your passport photograph, but if you do:
> they must show your eyes clearly
> no flash reflection off the glasses
> no tinted lenses
> if possible avoid heavy framed glasses
> frames should not cover any part of your eyes
> lighter framed glasses are preferable (if possible).
> show the baby or child awake, looking
straight at the camera with mouth closed
and no pacifier.
> show both edges of the face clearly (no toys,
blankets, chair backs or other people visible)
and no hair across the eyes.
Please safeguard your passport
shows another person
Your Australian passport is valuable. It proves your identity
and shows your Australian citizenship. When travelling
overseas, it is often the only proof of identity that will
be accepted.
Remember to safeguard your passport at all times.
Please store it in the wallet provided to prevent damage.
Additional fees apply to replace lost or stolen passports.
Other brochures
parent’s hand visible
heavy frames
dark background
child’s toy visible
> Australian Passport
Information Service
> Children and parental
consent
> Client Service Charter
> Have you changed your
name?
> Lost or stolen passports
> Passport fraud
> Processing times and
priority service
> Protecting your privacy
> Renewing your passport
> Review of decisions
> Your ePassport
Further information
lenses too dark
reflection on lenses
eyes closed
looking away
hair across eye
For copies of these brochures and the latest information about
passports, visit our website, www.passports.gov.au
or call 131 232 in Australia. If you are overseas, contact
an Australian diplomatic mission or consulate.
For travel advice and practical information to help you prepare
for safe overseas travel, go to www.smartraveller.gov.au
© Commonwealth of Australia
Cover image depicts artwork from N Series Passport
Australian
Passport office
6
frames covering eyes
7
mouth open/face covered
8
shadows behind head
A secure, efficient and responsive
passport service for Australia
February 2011
Your passport photos
The basics:
The photograph must:
You must provide two recent identical colour
photographs of yourself with your completed passport
application. One of these photographs must be
endorsed by your guarantor with the words “this is a
true photo of (insert name)” unless you are submitting
an application for a passport renewal using form PC7.
> 35-40mm wide and 45-50mm high
> good quality colour on high quality paper,
with no ink or marks on the image
> plain, light-coloured background (e.g. cream,
pale blue or white)
> appropriate brightness and contrast
and show your skin tones naturally
> uniform lighting (no shadows across or
behind the face), sharp focus and clear.
> show head and top of shoulders close up, so that
the face measures between 32mm and 36mm
from the bottom of the chin to the crown (ie top
of head without hair)
> show your shoulders square on (not looking over
shoulder)
> show your face square on (edges of face visible)
> show you looking straight at the camera
(not tilted head)
Photographs must be no more than six months old.
Warning: Unacceptable photos will delay the
processing of your application.
> be taken with a neutral expression and your
mouth closed (not laughing or frowning)
> show your eyes open and clearly visible,
(no hair in eyes).
However, if you wear a
head covering for religious
reasons we will accept a
photograph of you wearing
it, but your facial features
from bottom of chin to
top of forehead and both
edges of your face must
be clearly shown.
Head coverings
The photograph must show you without any hat
or other head covering.
The following guidelines will help you provide
suitable photographs, so that your application
is not delayed by having to submit new photographs
in the required format.
hair across eyes/face
eyes closed
head tilted/portrait style
35mm - 40mm
1
flash reflection on skin
red eye
too far away
wearing a hat
too dark
too light
full face not visible
Min 32mm
Max 36mm
45mm - 50mm
not looking at camera
too close
washed out colour
2
pixelated
3
not a neutral expression
4
ink marked/creased
5
face edges not visible
sunglasses on head
Your passport photos
The basics:
The photograph must:
You must provide two recent identical colour
photographs of yourself with your completed passport
application. One of these photographs must be
endorsed by your guarantor with the words “this is a
true photo of (insert name)” unless you are submitting
an application for a passport renewal using form PC7.
> 35-40mm wide and 45-50mm high
> good quality colour on high quality paper,
with no ink or marks on the image
> plain, light-coloured background (e.g. cream,
pale blue or white)
> appropriate brightness and contrast
and show your skin tones naturally
> uniform lighting (no shadows across or
behind the face), sharp focus and clear.
> show head and top of shoulders close up, so that
the face measures between 32mm and 36mm
from the bottom of the chin to the crown (ie top
of head without hair)
> show your shoulders square on (not looking over
shoulder)
> show your face square on (edges of face visible)
> show you looking straight at the camera
(not tilted head)
Photographs must be no more than six months old.
Warning: Unacceptable photos will delay the
processing of your application.
> be taken with a neutral expression and your
mouth closed (not laughing or frowning)
> show your eyes open and clearly visible,
(no hair in eyes).
However, if you wear a
head covering for religious
reasons we will accept a
photograph of you wearing
it, but your facial features
from bottom of chin to
top of forehead and both
edges of your face must
be clearly shown.
Head coverings
The photograph must show you without any hat
or other head covering.
The following guidelines will help you provide
suitable photographs, so that your application
is not delayed by having to submit new photographs
in the required format.
hair across eyes/face
eyes closed
head tilted/portrait style
35mm - 40mm
1
flash reflection on skin
red eye
too far away
wearing a hat
too dark
too light
full face not visible
Min 32mm
Max 36mm
45mm - 50mm
not looking at camera
too close
washed out colour
2
pixelated
3
not a neutral expression
4
ink marked/creased
5
face edges not visible
sunglasses on head
Your passport photos
The basics:
The photograph must:
You must provide two recent identical colour
photographs of yourself with your completed passport
application. One of these photographs must be
endorsed by your guarantor with the words “this is a
true photo of (insert name)” unless you are submitting
an application for a passport renewal using form PC7.
> 35-40mm wide and 45-50mm high
> good quality colour on high quality paper,
with no ink or marks on the image
> plain, light-coloured background (e.g. cream,
pale blue or white)
> appropriate brightness and contrast
and show your skin tones naturally
> uniform lighting (no shadows across or
behind the face), sharp focus and clear.
> show head and top of shoulders close up, so that
the face measures between 32mm and 36mm
from the bottom of the chin to the crown (ie top
of head without hair)
> show your shoulders square on (not looking over
shoulder)
> show your face square on (edges of face visible)
> show you looking straight at the camera
(not tilted head)
Photographs must be no more than six months old.
Warning: Unacceptable photos will delay the
processing of your application.
> be taken with a neutral expression and your
mouth closed (not laughing or frowning)
> show your eyes open and clearly visible,
(no hair in eyes).
However, if you wear a
head covering for religious
reasons we will accept a
photograph of you wearing
it, but your facial features
from bottom of chin to
top of forehead and both
edges of your face must
be clearly shown.
Head coverings
The photograph must show you without any hat
or other head covering.
The following guidelines will help you provide
suitable photographs, so that your application
is not delayed by having to submit new photographs
in the required format.
hair across eyes/face
eyes closed
head tilted/portrait style
35mm - 40mm
1
flash reflection on skin
red eye
too far away
wearing a hat
too dark
too light
full face not visible
Min 32mm
Max 36mm
45mm - 50mm
not looking at camera
too close
washed out colour
2
pixelated
3
not a neutral expression
4
ink marked/creased
5
face edges not visible
sunglasses on head
Your passport photos
The basics:
The photograph must:
You must provide two recent identical colour
photographs of yourself with your completed passport
application. One of these photographs must be
endorsed by your guarantor with the words “this is a
true photo of (insert name)” unless you are submitting
an application for a passport renewal using form PC7.
> 35-40mm wide and 45-50mm high
> good quality colour on high quality paper,
with no ink or marks on the image
> plain, light-coloured background (e.g. cream,
pale blue or white)
> appropriate brightness and contrast
and show your skin tones naturally
> uniform lighting (no shadows across or
behind the face), sharp focus and clear.
> show head and top of shoulders close up, so that
the face measures between 32mm and 36mm
from the bottom of the chin to the crown (ie top
of head without hair)
> show your shoulders square on (not looking over
shoulder)
> show your face square on (edges of face visible)
> show you looking straight at the camera
(not tilted head)
Photographs must be no more than six months old.
Warning: Unacceptable photos will delay the
processing of your application.
> be taken with a neutral expression and your
mouth closed (not laughing or frowning)
> show your eyes open and clearly visible,
(no hair in eyes).
However, if you wear a
head covering for religious
reasons we will accept a
photograph of you wearing
it, but your facial features
from bottom of chin to
top of forehead and both
edges of your face must
be clearly shown.
Head coverings
The photograph must show you without any hat
or other head covering.
The following guidelines will help you provide
suitable photographs, so that your application
is not delayed by having to submit new photographs
in the required format.
hair across eyes/face
eyes closed
head tilted/portrait style
35mm - 40mm
1
flash reflection on skin
red eye
too far away
wearing a hat
too dark
too light
full face not visible
Min 32mm
Max 36mm
45mm - 50mm
not looking at camera
too close
washed out colour
2
pixelated
3
not a neutral expression
4
ink marked/creased
5
face edges not visible
sunglasses on head
Your passport photos
The basics:
The photograph must:
You must provide two recent identical colour
photographs of yourself with your completed passport
application. One of these photographs must be
endorsed by your guarantor with the words “this is a
true photo of (insert name)” unless you are submitting
an application for a passport renewal using form PC7.
> 35-40mm wide and 45-50mm high
> good quality colour on high quality paper,
with no ink or marks on the image
> plain, light-coloured background (e.g. cream,
pale blue or white)
> appropriate brightness and contrast
and show your skin tones naturally
> uniform lighting (no shadows across or
behind the face), sharp focus and clear.
> show head and top of shoulders close up, so that
the face measures between 32mm and 36mm
from the bottom of the chin to the crown (ie top
of head without hair)
> show your shoulders square on (not looking over
shoulder)
> show your face square on (edges of face visible)
> show you looking straight at the camera
(not tilted head)
Photographs must be no more than six months old.
Warning: Unacceptable photos will delay the
processing of your application.
> be taken with a neutral expression and your
mouth closed (not laughing or frowning)
> show your eyes open and clearly visible,
(no hair in eyes).
However, if you wear a
head covering for religious
reasons we will accept a
photograph of you wearing
it, but your facial features
from bottom of chin to
top of forehead and both
edges of your face must
be clearly shown.
Head coverings
The photograph must show you without any hat
or other head covering.
The following guidelines will help you provide
suitable photographs, so that your application
is not delayed by having to submit new photographs
in the required format.
hair across eyes/face
eyes closed
head tilted/portrait style
35mm - 40mm
1
flash reflection on skin
red eye
too far away
wearing a hat
too dark
too light
full face not visible
Min 32mm
Max 36mm
45mm - 50mm
not looking at camera
too close
washed out colour
2
pixelated
3
not a neutral expression
4
ink marked/creased
5
face edges not visible
sunglasses on head
Glasses
Children and babies
If you usually wear glasses, you do not have to wear
them for your passport photograph, but if you do:
> they must show your eyes clearly
> no flash reflection off the glasses
> no tinted lenses
> if possible avoid heavy framed glasses
> frames should not cover any part of your eyes
> lighter framed glasses are preferable (if possible).
> show the baby or child awake, looking
straight at the camera with mouth closed
and no pacifier.
> show both edges of the face clearly (no toys,
blankets, chair backs or other people visible)
and no hair across the eyes.
Please safeguard your passport
shows another person
Your Australian passport is valuable. It proves your identity
and shows your Australian citizenship. When travelling
overseas, it is often the only proof of identity that will
be accepted.
Remember to safeguard your passport at all times.
Please store it in the wallet provided to prevent damage.
Additional fees apply to replace lost or stolen passports.
Other brochures
parent’s hand visible
heavy frames
dark background
child’s toy visible
> Australian Passport
Information Service
> Children and parental
consent
> Client Service Charter
> Have you changed your
name?
> Lost or stolen passports
> Passport fraud
> Processing times and
priority service
> Protecting your privacy
> Renewing your passport
> Review of decisions
> Your ePassport
Further information
lenses too dark
reflection on lenses
eyes closed
looking away
hair across eye
For copies of these brochures and the latest information about
passports, visit our website, www.passports.gov.au
or call 131 232 in Australia. If you are overseas, contact
an Australian diplomatic mission or consulate.
For travel advice and practical information to help you prepare
for safe overseas travel, go to www.smartraveller.gov.au
© Commonwealth of Australia
Cover image depicts artwork from N Series Passport
Australian
Passport office
6
frames covering eyes
7
mouth open/face covered
8
shadows behind head
A secure, efficient and responsive
passport service for Australia
February 2011
Glasses
Children and babies
If you usually wear glasses, you do not have to wear
them for your passport photograph, but if you do:
> they must show your eyes clearly
> no flash reflection off the glasses
> no tinted lenses
> if possible avoid heavy framed glasses
> frames should not cover any part of your eyes
> lighter framed glasses are preferable (if possible).
> show the baby or child awake, looking
straight at the camera with mouth closed
and no pacifier.
> show both edges of the face clearly (no toys,
blankets, chair backs or other people visible)
and no hair across the eyes.
Please safeguard your passport
shows another person
Your Australian passport is valuable. It proves your identity
and shows your Australian citizenship. When travelling
overseas, it is often the only proof of identity that will
be accepted.
Remember to safeguard your passport at all times.
Please store it in the wallet provided to prevent damage.
Additional fees apply to replace lost or stolen passports.
Other brochures
parent’s hand visible
heavy frames
dark background
child’s toy visible
> Australian Passport
Information Service
> Children and parental
consent
> Client Service Charter
> Have you changed your
name?
> Lost or stolen passports
> Passport fraud
> Processing times and
priority service
> Protecting your privacy
> Renewing your passport
> Review of decisions
> Your ePassport
Further information
lenses too dark
reflection on lenses
eyes closed
looking away
hair across eye
For copies of these brochures and the latest information about
passports, visit our website, www.passports.gov.au
or call 131 232 in Australia. If you are overseas, contact
an Australian diplomatic mission or consulate.
For travel advice and practical information to help you prepare
for safe overseas travel, go to www.smartraveller.gov.au
© Commonwealth of Australia
Cover image depicts artwork from N Series Passport
Australian
Passport office
6
frames covering eyes
7
mouth open/face covered
8
shadows behind head
A secure, efficient and responsive
passport service for Australia
February 2011
Glasses
Children and babies
If you usually wear glasses, you do not have to wear
them for your passport photograph, but if you do:
> they must show your eyes clearly
> no flash reflection off the glasses
> no tinted lenses
> if possible avoid heavy framed glasses
> frames should not cover any part of your eyes
> lighter framed glasses are preferable (if possible).
> show the baby or child awake, looking
straight at the camera with mouth closed
and no pacifier.
> show both edges of the face clearly (no toys,
blankets, chair backs or other people visible)
and no hair across the eyes.
Please safeguard your passport
shows another person
Your Australian passport is valuable. It proves your identity
and shows your Australian citizenship. When travelling
overseas, it is often the only proof of identity that will
be accepted.
Remember to safeguard your passport at all times.
Please store it in the wallet provided to prevent damage.
Additional fees apply to replace lost or stolen passports.
Other brochures
parent’s hand visible
heavy frames
dark background
child’s toy visible
> Australian Passport
Information Service
> Children and parental
consent
> Client Service Charter
> Have you changed your
name?
> Lost or stolen passports
> Passport fraud
> Processing times and
priority service
> Protecting your privacy
> Renewing your passport
> Review of decisions
> Your ePassport
Further information
lenses too dark
reflection on lenses
eyes closed
looking away
hair across eye
For copies of these brochures and the latest information about
passports, visit our website, www.passports.gov.au
or call 131 232 in Australia. If you are overseas, contact
an Australian diplomatic mission or consulate.
For travel advice and practical information to help you prepare
for safe overseas travel, go to www.smartraveller.gov.au
© Commonwealth of Australia
Cover image depicts artwork from N Series Passport
Australian
Passport office
6
frames covering eyes
7
mouth open/face covered
8
shadows behind head
A secure, efficient and responsive
passport service for Australia
February 2011
Glasses
Children and babies
If you usually wear glasses, you do not have to wear
them for your passport photograph, but if you do:
> they must show your eyes clearly
> no flash reflection off the glasses
> no tinted lenses
> if possible avoid heavy framed glasses
> frames should not cover any part of your eyes
> lighter framed glasses are preferable (if possible).
> show the baby or child awake, looking
straight at the camera with mouth closed
and no pacifier.
> show both edges of the face clearly (no toys,
blankets, chair backs or other people visible)
and no hair across the eyes.
Please safeguard your passport
shows another person
Your Australian passport is valuable. It proves your identity
and shows your Australian citizenship. When travelling
overseas, it is often the only proof of identity that will
be accepted.
Remember to safeguard your passport at all times.
Please store it in the wallet provided to prevent damage.
Additional fees apply to replace lost or stolen passports.
Other brochures
parent’s hand visible
heavy frames
dark background
child’s toy visible
> Australian Passport
Information Service
> Children and parental
consent
> Client Service Charter
> Have you changed your
name?
> Lost or stolen passports
> Passport fraud
> Processing times and
priority service
> Protecting your privacy
> Renewing your passport
> Review of decisions
> Your ePassport
Further information
lenses too dark
reflection on lenses
eyes closed
looking away
hair across eye
For copies of these brochures and the latest information about
passports, visit our website, www.passports.gov.au
or call 131 232 in Australia. If you are overseas, contact
an Australian diplomatic mission or consulate.
For travel advice and practical information to help you prepare
for safe overseas travel, go to www.smartraveller.gov.au
© Commonwealth of Australia
Cover image depicts artwork from N Series Passport
Australian
Passport office
6
frames covering eyes
7
mouth open/face covered
8
shadows behind head
A secure, efficient and responsive
passport service for Australia
February 2011