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New Zealand Visa / NZeTA (online upload — digital photo) requirements

New Zealand visa / nzeta (online upload — digital photo): 900 × 1200 px, plain background, head 70–80% of the height, up to 3.1 MB, taken within 6 months. Source: Immigration New Zealand (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment), verified 2026-09-25.

New Zealand

Visa / NZeTA (online upload — digital photo)

From an official source

Pixels
900 × 1200 px
Digital file
min 900 × 1200 px · max 2250 × 3000 px · 512 KB – 3.1 MB · JPG / JPEG · aspect 3:4
Background
plain, neutral
Head height
70–80% of photo height
Photo age
Taken within the last 6 month(s)
  • Portrait, 3:4 aspect, 900 × 1200 px to 2250 × 3000 px, JPG or JPEG. We export the smallest accepted size, 900 × 1200.
  • Two official INZ sources differ slightly on file size: the web page says 512 KB to 3.14 MB, the photographer guide says 500 KB to 3 MB. Staying inside 512 KB – 3 MB satisfies both.
  • Face 70–80 % of the image, centred, looking straight at the camera, neutral expression with the mouth closed.
  • Background plain and neutral with no other people or objects. Clear glasses only — no tint, heavy frames, glare or reflection.
  • Taken within the last 6 months. INZ does not accept AI editing or filters.

Acceptable photos for a visa or NZeTA — Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) · last verified 2026-09-25

DocPixEdit provides technical guidance and automated checks based on the requirements and sources listed on this page. Requirements can change, and final acceptance is determined by the relevant authority. Always verify current requirements before submission.

How to prepare this photo

  1. Take or choose a recent, sharp, colour photo facing the camera with a neutral expression and even lighting.
  2. Open it in DocPixEdit with this standard selected — the crop frame is locked to 900 × 1200 px.
  3. Check the background is plain and matches what the authority allows (plain / neutral); use the background tool if needed.
  4. Adjust zoom so the head (chin to crown) fills roughly 70–80% of the photo height, centred and level.
  5. Download the file (JPG for online forms, or a print sheet for paper) and double-check the rules on the official page before you submit.

General photo tips

  • Face the camera directly; keep both ears and the full outline of the face visible.
  • Use even, shadow-free lighting — daylight from a window in front of you works well.
  • Start from a high-resolution original; small or heavily compressed images look blurry when resized.
  • No filters, retouching or beauty effects — authorities reject altered photos.
  • Follow the authority's own rules for glasses, head coverings and expression.

These are general tips, not rules of any government. Always follow the official guidance linked above.

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