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Chinese passport photo requirements Australia - 33x48mm white background
33×48mm
Country · China
Chinese Passport Photo Requirements Australia
33×48mm, white background, head height 28–33mm. Sydney & Melbourne consulate specs, what gets rejected, expert reviewed.
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Indian passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm white background VFS Global
35×45mm
Country · India
Indian Passport Photo Requirements Australia
35×45mm, white background, 80–85% face coverage. OCI card specs & VFS Global Sydney/Melbourne.
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Philippine passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm royal blue background DFA
Blue BG
Country · Philippines
Philippine Passport Photo Requirements Australia
Royal blue background (unique!), 35×45mm, collared shirt required, no accessories. DFA specs for Sydney & Melbourne consulate.
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Vietnamese passport photo requirements Australia - 40x60mm white background COVA
40×60mm
Country · Vietnam
Vietnamese Passport Photo Requirements Australia
4×6cm (40×60mm), pure white background, taken within 6 months. Embassy specs explained.
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Korean passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm white background both ears visible
35×45mm
Country · South Korea
Korean Passport Photo Requirements Australia
35×45mm, white or light grey background, both ears visible, head 32–36mm, no glasses.
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UK British passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm light grey background 1 month
Grey BG · 1 Month
Country · UK
UK British Passport Photo Requirements Australia
Light grey or cream background (NOT white), 35×45mm, taken within 1 month, no glasses since 2022.
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Australian passport photo requirements - 35x45mm white background, head height 32-36mm
Verified · Dept. of Home Affairs
Australian Requirements 2026

Australian Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
35 × 45 mm
Background
Plain white or off-white
Head Height
32 – 36 mm
Recency
Within 6 months
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes fully open
No glasses - banned since 2016 by Australian Passport Office
Printed on professional photographic paper - inkjet rejected
No head coverings unless for religious reasons
Authority: Department of Home Affairs & Australian Passport Office. PassPhoto prints on dye-sublimation paper, meeting all professional print requirements.
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Chinese passport photo requirements Australia - 33x48mm white background consulate specifications
Verified · Chinese Consulate-General
Chinese Requirements 2026

Chinese Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
33 × 48 mm
Background
Plain white, no shadows
Head Coverage
60 – 80% vertically
Recency
Within 6 months
Unique 33×48mm format - most services supply the wrong size
Colour photograph only, no black & white
Both eyes open and clearly visible, no glasses
Neutral expression, mouth closed, no shadows on background
Chinese Consulate-General: The 33×48mm format is unique to China. Submitting the wrong size (e.g. 35×45mm) will result in rejection at the consulate.
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Indian passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm white background VFS Global OCI
Verified · VFS Global India
Indian Requirements 2026

Indian Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
35 × 45 mm
Background
Plain white
Face Coverage
70 – 80%
Finish
Matte or semi-matte
Processed through VFS Global in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide
OCI card and Tatkal applications use the same photo specs
No glasses, neutral expression, mouth closed
Taken within 6 months, strict biometric standards apply
VFS Global India: Biometric requirements are strictly enforced. Photos not meeting face coverage standards are rejected on the spot at VFS centres.
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Philippine passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm royal blue background DFA consulate
Verified · Philippine Consulate-General
Philippine Requirements 2026

Philippine Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
35 × 45 mm
Background
Royal Blue (unique)
Ears
Both ears visible
Recency
Within 6 months
Royal blue background - virtually unique among all countries. White will be rejected.
Both ears must be clearly visible - hair cannot cover ears
Collared shirt recommended for DFA compliance
No accessories, no glasses, no heavy jewellery
Philippine Consulate-General: The royal blue background is the single most common rejection cause for Philippine passport photos in Australia.
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Vietnamese passport photo requirements Australia - 40x60mm white background COVA embassy
Verified · COVA Vietnam
Vietnamese Requirements 2026

Vietnamese Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
40 × 60 mm
Background
Pure white
Format Note
Larger than standard
Recency
Within 6 months
40×60mm (4×6cm) - significantly larger than the standard 35×45mm used by most countries
Pure white background - no off-white or cream
Face must fill the majority of the frame
No glasses, neutral expression, taken within 6 months
COVA Australia: The larger 40×60mm format is one of the most commonly misunderstood requirements. Most photo services only offer the 35×45mm Australian standard.
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Korean passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm white background both ears visible no retouching
Verified · Korean Consulate-General
Korean Requirements 2026

Korean Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
35 × 45 mm
Background
White or light grey
Head Height
32 – 36 mm
Retouching
Not permitted
Both ears must be visible - hair must not cover ears
No digital retouching or filters - natural skin tone only
No glasses, neutral expression, mouth closed
Taken within 6 months on professional photographic paper
Korean Consulate-General: Korea prohibits digital retouching. Many online "AI-enhanced" passport photo apps add filters that cause rejection.
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UK British passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm light grey cream background 1 month
Verified · HMPO UK Standard
UK Requirements 2026

UK British Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
35 × 45 mm
Background
Light grey/cream (NOT white)
Head Height
29 – 34 mm
Recency
Within 1 month only
Pale grey or cream background - pure white is a rejection cause
Strictest recency rule - must be within 1 month, not 6
No glasses since 2022 - HMPO enforces this strictly
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes fully open and visible
HMPO UK: Two unique rules catch people out - the grey/cream background (not white) and the 1-month recency rule instead of the usual 6 months.
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Hong Kong passport photo requirements Australia - 40x50mm white background HKSAR
Verified · HK Immigration Dept.
Hong Kong Requirements 2026

Hong Kong Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
40 × 50 mm
Background
Plain white
Face
Clear and fully visible
Recency
Within 6 months
40×50mm format - between standard (35×45mm) and Vietnamese (40×60mm)
Plain white background, face fully visible, no shadows
Applications via HKSAR in Sydney or online - DHL return available
Head covering only permitted for established religious reasons
HK Immigration Department: The 40×50mm format is unique to Hong Kong. PassPhoto produces this exact size - most photo booths cannot.
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Lebanese passport photo requirements Australia - 35x45mm white background Lebanese Consulate Sydney
Verified · Lebanese Consulate
Lebanese Requirements 2026

Lebanese Passport Photo
Size & Specifications

Photo Size
35 × 45 mm
Background
Plain white
Consulate
Sydney (DHL return)
Recency
Within 6 months
Submitted via the Lebanese Consulate General in Sydney
Colour photograph only, no filters, plain white background
Neutral expression, no glasses, taken within 6 months
DHL return delivery available Australia-wide from consulate
Lebanese Consulate General Sydney: PassPhoto delivers directly to your door - no trip to Sydney required even if you're interstate.
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