Requirements

• Photo size: exactly 35 mm wide × 45 mm high, with no cropping or white borders beyond the frame
• Head position: face centred vertically and horizontally, eyes on a line 24 mm–28 mm from the bottom edge
• Head size: distance from chin to crown between 32 mm and 36 mm, filling about 70 80 % of the frame
• Background: uniform pale grey or light blue, free of shadows, patterns, objects or textures
• Pose and framing: straight-on view, head neither tilted nor turned, full face and shoulders visible
• Expression: neutral with closed mouth, relaxed face, eyes open and looking directly at the camera
• Lighting: even, diffused lighting with no shadows, glare or hot spots, rendering true skin tones
• Eyewear: permitted if worn daily, clear un-tinted lenses only, no reflections, frames must not cover eyes
• Head coverings: allowed for religious or medical reasons only, must not obscure hairline, forehead or sides of face
• Accessories: no hats, scarves, headphones, wireless devices or large jewelry that distracts or casts shadows
• Photo quality: high resolution (minimum 600 dpi input to ensure sharp 300 dpi output), printed on glossy photo paper
• Currency of image: taken within the last 6 months, unretouched, no filters or digital cosmetic alterations

Step-by-Step Process

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Tips and Best Practices

• Exact 35×45 mm Framing: align your camera or editing canvas to exactly 35 mm wide × 45 mm high in portrait orientation to meet VicRoads specs and avoid instant rejections
• Correct Head Size & Position: ensure the chin-to-crown height is between 32 mm and 36 mm and the head is centred vertically so automated cropping doesn’t breach guidelines
• Plain Light Background: shoot against a uniform off-white or light-grey backdrop with no patterns or shadows to guarantee clear feature detection and QC approval
• Neutral Expression & Eyes Visible: maintain a straight face with mouth closed and eyes fully open to comply with biometric requirements and prevent manual rejections
• Glare-Free Lighting (No Glasses): use soft, diffused front lighting and either remove glasses or tilt frames downwards to eliminate reflections that obscure the eyes and trigger refusals

Conclusion

Conclusion

Ensuring your Victoria driver’s licence photo meets the 35 × 45 mm Photo-kit requirements is essential for a smooth application and avoiding delays. Adhering to the precise measurements, composition guidelines, and image quality standards will guarantee your photo is accepted on the first submission.

Key Points

• Size: 35 × 45 mm with head height between 32–36 mm and top-of-head margin 3–5 mm
• Background: Plain light grey or white, uniform and free of shadows or patterns
• Pose and Expression: Neutral face, closed mouth, eyes open and directly facing the camera
• Lighting and Quality: Even lighting, no shadows on face or background, high resolution, sharp focus
• Accessories: No glasses (unless medically required), no hats or head coverings (except for religious reasons, with facial features fully visible)
• File Specifications: High-resolution color print or digital file meeting DPI, format, and file-size requirements
• Compliance Check: Verify measurements, print quality, and compliance with official Victoria guidelines before submission