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New Zealand Visa photo checker
Upload a photo — we check it against every requirement of the document and give you a verdict.
- Your photo never leaves your device
- Free, no sign-up
- 33 checks by the authority rules
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Step 1 · Upload a photo
or drop the file onto the drawing on the left
- Your photo never leaves your device
- Free, no sign-up
What we check — the document requirements
- 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects themfrom 900 × 1200 up to 2250 × 3000 px, from 512 KB
- 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin70–80 % of the photo height
- 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
- 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headlight, not white
- 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesglasses — no glare
- 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
- 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Notes to the sheet
New Zealand Visa photo requirements at a glance
- The New Zealand Visa photo is submitted as a from 900 × 1200 px file.
- The head takes up 70–80 % of the photo height.
- The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
- Background: light, not white.
- Glasses are fine if the lenses are clear and free of glare.
- Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the whole face visible.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
- File: at least 900 × 1200 px · 512–3215 KB · JPEG / JPG file.
- The photo must be no older than 6 months.
- Rules: Immigration New Zealand, checked on 1 Oct 2026.
What we don't check
- When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
- Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
- Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
- How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
- The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.
Frequently asked
What size is the New Zealand Visa photo?
It is submitted as a from 900 × 1200 px file, with the head taking up 70–80 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and fits the file for free.
What background does the New Zealand Visa photo need?
Light and plain, but not white — light grey or light blue, for example. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.
Can I wear glasses in the New Zealand Visa photo?
Yes, if the lenses are clear, free of glare and the frame does not cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.
Can I smile in the New Zealand Visa photo?
No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.
Can I wear a head covering in the New Zealand Visa photo?
Only for religious reasons — and the whole face must stay visible, from chin to forehead, without shadows.
Which rules is the New Zealand Visa photo checked against?
The general photo requirements of the authority (Immigration New Zealand) — it has no separate page for this document. Where the authority gives no numbers, the ICAO document photo baseline applies: «Why» on every row shows which.
Do I need to print the New Zealand Visa photo?
No: it is submitted as a from 900 × 1200 px file. Download the fixed file — it is already the right size.
Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.