Visa · New Zealand

New Zealand Visa / NZeTA Photo

A New Zealand visa/NZeTA photo is passport-style 35x45mm, plain neutral background, neutral expression with mouth closed, eyes open, taken within 6 months. Online upload is a 3:4 JPG, 512KB–3.14MB. AI-edited photos are banned.

Photo difficulty6/10

Photo specs

Print size	35 × 45 mm (ảnh in)
Digital size	Tỷ lệ 3:4 (ảnh số)
Background	Neutral and plain (#EDEDED)
Head size	Clear view of the face, front view facing camera
Quantity	1 photo (digital online, or a 35x45mm print by paper)
Recency	Taken within last 6 months
File note	JPG/JPEG; online upload 512 KB – 3.14 MB

35 × 45 mm (ảnh in) · Clear view of the face, front view facing camera

Detailed rules

AI-edited photoAI-enhanced/altered photos will be delayed or declined

Smiling / open mouthNeutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open

GlassesClear prescription only, no tinted/sunglasses, no heavy frames covering face, no glare

Hair over faceNo hair covering the face

Black-and-white photoPhoto must be good-quality colour

Common rejection reasons

Using AI to enhance the photo (rejected)
Online file outside 512KB–3.14MB
Prescription glasses causing glare or heavy frames
Non-neutral background or other objects in frame

Photo difficulty

Strict digital spec (3:4, KB)
AI editing banned, strictly checked
Neutral background, strict expression

Frequently asked questions

What size is a New Zealand visa photo?

Printed passport-style 35x45mm. Online upload is a 3:4 JPG from 512KB to 3.14MB.

Can I use AI to edit a New Zealand visa photo?

No. AI-enhanced or altered photos do not meet standards and may cause your application to be delayed or declined.

Can I wear glasses for a New Zealand visa photo?

Clear prescription glasses are allowed, but no tinted/sunglasses, no heavy frames covering the face, and no glare or reflection.

Official sources

Immigration New Zealand — Acceptable photos for a visa or NZeTA — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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