New Zealand visa photo online
To create a New Zealand visa photo to spec: upload your portrait below and the tool auto-crops to 35x45 mm, applies a plain light background, and validates expression in about 60 seconds.
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Technical specs
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
- Pixel size
- About 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
- Resolution
- 300 DPI or higher for print quality
- Background
- Plain white or light, even, no shadows
- File format
- JPG, PNG, HEIC from any phone or camera
- Standard
- Immigration New Zealand
Visa photo requirements
- Head size
- Head is about 70-80% of photo height
- Recency
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Expression
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open, mouth closed
- Glasses & accessories
- No hats; if glasses are worn, eyes must be clearly visible with no glare
Important notes
- Immigration New Zealand prohibits filters, beautification or AI editing — the photo must be natural and unaltered.
- Neutral/light background, not necessarily pure white; apply online and receive an eVisa by email.
How it works
Three steps to a compliant 35x45 mm New Zealand visa photo from a phone shot.
Upload your portrait
Pick a straight-facing photo, eyes on camera. An iPhone or Android selfie in good light works fine.
Auto-edit
AI crops to 35x45 mm, applies a plain light background, then validates against New Zealand visa rules.
Download the compliant file
Receive a 35x45 mm, 300 DPI file by email — ready to submit or print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a New Zealand visa photo?
A New Zealand visa photo is 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) with a plain light background. This tool crops to the exact size and exports a 300 DPI file automatically.
What background does a New Zealand visa photo need?
Plain, even white or light with no shadows. The tool removes the original background and replaces it with a compliant one.
Can I use a self-shot photo from home?
Yes. Shoot with your phone's front camera in good light and the AI crops the 35x45 frame and replaces the background automatically.
How much does it cost?
Uploading and previewing is free. Downloading the compliant file costs from 50,000 VND. Full pricing at /en/pricing.