NZ passport photo checker: how to test your photo first
How to use the NZ passport photo checker before you apply online: the steps, what each result means, and what to do if your photo is unsuitable.
- Photo checker
- Digital photos
- Online applications
NZ Passport Photo Blog
Plain-English guides to getting your New Zealand passport photo right. We explain the official requirements from the Department of Internal Affairs, the most common reasons photos are rejected, and simple ways to organise a compliant photo at home. Always check the latest rules on passports.govt.nz before you apply.
NZ passport photo requirements: size, background and common rejections
A plain-English guide to New Zealand passport photo requirements: digital size and file rules, background and lighting, pose and expression, and the most common reasons photos are rejected.
- Requirements
- Digital photos
- Rejections