Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — New Zealand citizenship application
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a New Zealand citizenship application. Ready to print or upload.
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Glasses | Glasses permitted only without reflections and without obscuring eyes. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
New Zealand-specific things to know
- New Zealand does not accept selfies for citizenship and says why — they change the way the face looks — so someone else must take the photo.
- The number of photos depends on the route: one .jpeg online, two identical prints by post or in person, with the witness signing the back of one.
- Prescription glasses are allowed if the eyes stay visible; sunglasses and hair over the eyes are not.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: New Zealand Government (govt.nz) — Citizenship Office, Department of Internal Affairs. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- govt.nz, «What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship», three things must be included with the application: the full birth certificate or birth record; the current passport or travel document (or the most recent one, if it has expired); a photo taken less than 6 months ago that meets the passport photo requirements; online, digital copies of the documents are attached, by post or in person, the originals.
- Same page, «Your photo»: the Citizenship Office accepts passport-style photos; if you have access to a cellphone or camera you can ask a friend, colleague or family member to take it; selfies are not accepted; the image must be of only you, less than 6 months old, and clear, sharp and in focus; it must show the head and shoulders, the face looking directly at the camera, the eyes open and clearly visible — not covered by hair or sunglasses — and a neutral expression with the mouth closed; prescription glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are visible.
- Same page, babies and the number of photos: for a baby, lie the baby on a plain sheet and take the photo from above with the face in full view and the eyes open, with no people or objects in the background; applying online needs 1 photo saved as a .jpeg file; applying by post or in person needs 2 identical photos printed on photo-quality paper, and the witness signs the back of 1 of them.
- Same page, the identity checks and the files: an online application needs an identity referee (aged 16 or over, a current or expired New Zealand passport, known the applicant at least a year); an in-person or postal application needs a witness (aged 16 or over, a current New Zealand passport, known the applicant at least a year); the online identity check asks for a selfie and a short video of the face and is optional; digital copies of documents must be in colour, clear, no larger than 10 MB, in .pdf, .png or .jpeg.
What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship — your photo ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a citizenship application photo be in New Zealand?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.