New Zealand Online Visa Photo
Immigration New Zealand's online application accepts a photo between 900×1200 and 2250×3000 pixels, 500 KB to 3 MB, in portrait format. The studio delivers a 900×1200 portrait JPEG that meets the lower bound.
- Digital size
- 900 × 1200 px
- Background
- White
Size & specifications
New Zealand Online Visa Photo — requirements
| Printed size | — |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 900 × 1200 px |
| Head height | — |
| Background | White |
| Resolution | ≥ 300 DPI |
| Recency | — |
| Glasses / expression | — · — |
| Digital format | JPEG, 500 KB to 3 MB, 900×1200 to 2250×3000 px, portrait |
One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.
What each line means
Digital size — the digital file must measure 900 × 1200 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.
Background — a plain White background, with no shadows or gradients. A wall lit unevenly is the fastest route to a refusal.
Resolution — 300 dpi keeps a face sharp in print. Below that, features soften and agencies ask for a retake.
Digital format — some portals accept a single file type and quietly refuse everything else. Check what you are handing over before you upload.
Photo examples
What passes — and what gets rejected.
How to take a New Zealand Online Visa Photo with your phone
Pixel and file size limits
The New Zealand online visa photo has two limits. The pixel dimensions must be from 900×1200 up to 2250×3000 px, and the file size must be from 500 KB to 3 MB. Most portals set only a maximum; this one also sets a minimum.
Orientation and head size
The file must be portrait orientation. The face should fill a large share of the frame, with clear margin above the head. A wide shot of the room behind you is not a visa photo.
Setup and lighting
Use a white or plain light wall, frontal light, and a camera at eye level. Shoot large and let the tool do the sizing.
What this page outputs
The preset exports a portrait JPEG inside both windows: pixels between the bounds and file size between 500 KB and 3 MB. Head position and background are checked before export.
Why New Zealand Online Visa Photo gets rejected
Below the minimum size
Under 900×1200 px fails the pixel window; under 500 KB fails the size window. Over-compressing to make a file tidy can cause it to fail the size check.
The wrong orientation
A landscape crop of a portrait photo fails the orientation requirement. The form requires vertical orientation: taller than wide, with the head at the top and shoulders at the bottom.
Common faults
Shadowed backgrounds, closed eyes, and a face turned off-axis are standard reasons for rejection. The photo is judged exactly as it is uploaded.
How it works
Photo tips
Frequently asked questions
What size is a New Zealand Online Visa Photo?
The standard size is 900 × 1200 px (900 × 1200 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.
Can I smile in the photo?
Requirements call for: a natural expression. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.
How recent must the photo be?
Old photos are a common rejection reason.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Uploaded photos are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share or resell uploads.
What are the file size limits?
Between 500 KB and 3 MB; the preset compresses into that window at 900×1200 px.
Is this the same as the paper visa photo?
No — the paper application takes a 35×45 mm print; this preset is for the online upload channel.