New Zealand Visa Photo Size & Free Resizer

The New Zealand Visa Photo has to match the official requirement: print size 35 x 45 mm (paper applications), 900 x 1200 pixels, file size 512 to 3000 KB, background: plain, light-coloured, not white. Photos that do not match are a common reason applications are delayed or rejected.

1 Choose what the photo is for

900 x 1200 px512 KB - 3 MB35 x 45 mm (paper applications)Background: plain, light-coloured (not white)

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops and resizes your photo to 900 x 1200 pixels and compresses it to 512 to 3000 KB as a JPG, right in your browser.

New Zealand Visa Photo requirements

Print size	35 x 45 mm (paper applications)
Pixels (this tool)	900 x 1200
File size	512 to 3000 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	Plain, light-coloured (not white)

Immigration New Zealand asks for a portrait 3:4 JPEG, at least 900 x 1200 pixels. Its web page says 512 KB to 3.14 MB and its PDF guide says 500 KB to 3 MB, so we target 512 KB to 3 MB to satisfy both.

Official source: www.immigration.govt.nz · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your New Zealand Visa Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain, light-coloured, not white).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

File size outside 512 to 3000 KB.
A background that does not meet the requirement (plain, light-coloured, not white).
Shadows on the face, or a blurry photo.
A photo older than the application allows (often 6 months).

Frequently asked questions

What is the New Zealand Visa Photo size?

print size 35 x 45 mm (paper applications), 900 x 1200 pixels, file size 512 to 3000 KB, background: plain, light-coloured, not white.

Where do these requirements come from?

From the official source linked on this page, checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm there before you submit.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the New Zealand Visa Photo size in pixels?

900 x 1200 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the New Zealand Visa Photo.

What is the New Zealand Visa Photo size in KB?

The file must be 512 to 3000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the New Zealand Visa Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

35 x 45 mm (paper applications).

How do I resize a photo for the New Zealand Visa Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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New Zealand Passport Photo (Online)