How should a Papua New Guinea visa photo look?
Papua New Guinea requires a 35×45 mm white-background photo for ICAO-compliant biometric passport applications. The National Identification System is being rolled out across the country and follows the same photo standard. The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date.
Issuing authority: Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA)
Passport applications are handled by Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA). Applications are accepted at authorised offices and service centres, and the photo requirements follow ICAO 9303.
Workflow after the shoot
The frame is loaded into PhotoID Studio and the Papua New Guinea preset is selected; the app aligns the face, cleans the background to pure white and exports 35×45 mm at 300 DPI. If an Australian or New Zealand visa format is needed from the same frame, switch the preset and re-export.
Capture setup and direction
Seat the customer 1.5-2 m in front of the white backdrop with shoulders parallel to the camera. Camera on a tripod, lens at eye level. Cue: "chin slightly back, mouth closed, eyes fully open, neutral expression". Religious or traditional dress is accepted as long as the face is not obscured.
Reasons for rejection at the passport office
• A non-white background: cream, grey or coloured backdrops are rejected. • A photo older than six months from the capture date. • A smile, visible teeth or an open mouth. • Glasses glare or tinted lenses. • Head too small in the frame or poorly centred.
For studios in Port Moresby and other cities
Studios in Port Moresby handle steady passport and national ID application traffic. The PhotoID Studio preset produces the 35×45 mm white-background standard automatically, with no extra configuration needed.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Papua New Guinea passport photo?
35×45 mm on a white background. This aligns with ICAO biometric passport requirements.
How long is the photo valid?
The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date.
Can the photo be taken in traditional dress?
Yes, traditional dress that does not cover the face is accepted; the full face must remain clearly visible.
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