New Zealand passport photo size & rules
New Zealand uses the 35x45mm passport photo format, equal to 413x531 pixels at 300 dpi. The Department of Internal Affairs runs a strong online renewal service (RealMe), where most applicants upload a digital photo; the online system checks that the head from chin to crown measures between 32mm and 36mm and that the face is centred and correctly sized within the frame. Photos where the head is too small, or the eyes are not level, are the most common reason the New Zealand checker rejects an image.
The background should be plain and light, either light grey or white, evenly lit with no shadow behind the head. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible, and nothing covering the face. New Zealand asks that glasses be removed unless worn for medical reasons, in which case there must be no glare and the eyes must be clearly visible. Head coverings are only accepted for religious or medical reasons with the full face shown. When you renew online you can upload a digital photo that meets the size, quality, and file-format rules.
Pixohub sizes your New Zealand passport photo to 413x531 pixels in the browser, so the image never leaves your device, giving you genuine privacy for your ID photo, and the tool is free. The Department of Internal Affairs updates its online photo checker and rules periodically, and the acceptance criteria can be strict. Always confirm the current requirements on passports.govt.nz before you upload or print so your application is accepted first time.