Australia Post passport photo key facts: $22.99 AUD, includes digital copy emailed, walk-in only, free retake guarantee, 4,300+ locations. Australian passport photo specs: 35×45 mm, white or light grey background, head 32–36 mm. Cheapest option: PixID $4.99 USD + Kmart print $0.10 AUD = ~$5.10 total.

AU Passport Guide · Last verified: February 2026

Australia Post Passport Photo: Cost, Process, and Cheapest Alternatives

Australia Post: $22.99 AUD 💰 Cheapest: ~$5.10 AUD ✅ APPO Compliant

Australia Post offers walk-in passport photos at participating post offices for $22.99 AUD — printed copies and a digital copy emailed to you, ready in minutes, no appointment needed. This guide covers exactly how it works, what it costs compared to every other option in Australia, and how to get a compliant photo for as little as $0.10.

Written by the pixid.studio compliance team · February 2026. Requirements verified against the Australian Passport Office, last checked February 2026.

TL;DR: Australia Post charges $22.99 AUD — includes printed photos and digital copy, walk-in only, free retake guarantee. Cheapest compliant option: PixID ($4.99 USD) + Kmart print ($0.10 AUD) = ~$5.10 total. Same specs, 100% money-back guarantee.

Australia Post — Quick Facts

Price
$22.99 AUD
What you get
Prints + digital copy (email)
Appointment
Not required — walk-in only
Wait time
~10 minutes
Locations
4,300+ (not all offer photos)
Rejection guarantee
Yes — free retake
International photos
Yes — 29+ countries
Payment
Cash, Mastercard, Visa, EFTPOS

How Australia Post Passport Photos Work

No appointment needed — Australia Post removed its appointment system entirely. Walk in during business hours and ask for passport photos at the counter.

  1. 1
    Find a participating post office
    Not every Australia Post location offers photo services. Use the store locator at auspost.com.au and filter for "Instant passport & ID photo" under Passports & travel. Call ahead if you are unsure.
  2. 2
    Walk in and ask for passport photos
    Tell staff whether you need Australian passport photos or international — they need to know the country to apply the correct size and background specifications.
  3. 3
    Photo taken on the spot
    Staff photograph you against a white pull-down backdrop under consistent lighting. The process takes approximately 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Prints plus digital copy
    You receive printed photos and a digital copy emailed to you. The digital file is useful for the Australian Government's online passport application portal.
  5. 5
    Pay $22.99 AUD
    Cash, Mastercard, Visa, or EFTPOS. Rejection guarantee: if Australian authorities reject your photos, Australia Post will retake them free of charge — bring proof of purchase.

Passport Photo Cost in Australia 2026 — Full Comparison

Where Price (AUD) Prints Digital copy Rejection guarantee
Australia Post$22.99YesYes (email)Yes — free retake
Ted's Cameras~$19.95Yes (8 prints)Extra feeNo
Officeworks$17.95Yes (4 prints)Yes (email)No
Camera House~$18–$20YesVariesNo
Snappy Snaps~$18–$22YesVariesNo
PixID.studio$4.99 USD (~$7.50)Digital file onlyYes — instantYes — 100% money-back
PixID + Kmart print~$5.10 totalYesYesYes
PixID + Officeworks~$5.15 totalYesYesYes

Australia Post vs Officeworks — Which Is Better?

FeatureAustralia PostOfficeworks
Price$22.99 AUD$17.95 AUD
Prints providedYesYes (4 copies)
Digital copyYes (email)Yes (email)
AppointmentWalk-in onlyWalk-in
Number of locations4,300+168
Rejection guaranteeYes — free retakeNo
Equipment reliabilityGenerally consistentVariable by store

Officeworks is $5 cheaper but has no rejection guarantee and equipment reliability varies by store — some locations have reported broken or missing backdrops. Australia Post is more expensive but more consistent and backs every photo with a free retake guarantee.

The Cheapest Way to Get Passport Photos in Australia

Total cost: ~$5.10 AUD — compliant, guaranteed, no in-store visit for photos

  1. 1. Create your passport photo with PixID ($4.99 USD ≈ $7.50 AUD). Select Australia Passport. Download the printable 4×6 sheet — multiple passport-sized photos already laid out.
  2. 2. Upload the 4×6 file to Kmart Photos (kmart.com.au/photo) or Officeworks Photos (officeworks.com.au/print).
  3. 3. Order a 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) standard print — $0.10 at Kmart, $0.15 at Officeworks.
  4. 4. Pick up same day, cut along the crop lines. Done.
Get My Australia Passport Photo — $4.99

Why this is fully compliant: Australian passport authorities verify the photo content — size, background, expression, head position — not who printed it or where. A PixID-generated file meeting Australian Passport Office specifications, printed at Kmart, is accepted. Verified against Australian Passport Office guidelines.

Australian Passport Photo Requirements 2026

Official APPO Specs

Photo size
35 × 45 mm
Head height (chin to crown)
32–36 mm
Background
Plain white or light grey
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Eyes
Both open, looking at camera
Glasses
Not permitted
Head coverings
Religious reasons only
Photo taken within
6 months
Retouching
Not permitted
Paper
Professional photo paper

Important: Home printing on regular paper is not accepted. Photos must be printed on professional photo paper. Printing at Kmart or Officeworks kiosks produces photos on proper photo paper — home laser or inkjet printing on plain paper will be rejected.

Baby and Child Passport Photos at Australia Post

Australia Post staff are trained to photograph infants and young children. The cost is the same — $22.99 AUD. Key rules for child photos:

  • Child must be the only person in the photo — no hands, arms, or faces of other people visible
  • Infants who cannot sit unsupported can be photographed lying on a plain white surface
  • Children under 3: open mouth is permitted
  • All other requirements (white background, no shadows, no other people) still apply

For home photos of infants, place the baby on a plain white sheet and photograph from directly above — this avoids shadows from overhead lighting. Upload to PixID for compliance checking and to generate a print-ready file.

Digital Copy and the Australian Passport Portal

The Australian Passport Office online application system accepts digital photo uploads. Australia Post emails you a digital JPEG when you buy photos in-store — useful for digital submissions.

If you use PixID, your digital JPEG is ready for upload immediately after purchase — no printing required for digital submissions.

For digital submissions: the file must be JPEG, meet the same face and background specifications as printed photos, and must not be a scanned copy of a printed photo. PixID outputs a correctly formatted JPEG with the right dimensions and file size.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a passport photo cost at Australia Post?
$22.99 AUD as of February 2026. This includes printed photos and a digital copy emailed to you. Australia Post offers a free retake guarantee if photos are rejected by authorities.
Does Australia Post take passport photos without an appointment?
Yes. Australia Post removed its appointment system entirely — walk-in only during business hours. Not all post offices offer the service. Use the store locator at auspost.com.au and filter for "Instant passport & ID photo" to find a participating location.
Does Australia Post email you a digital copy?
Yes. Tell staff you want the digital copy emailed before the photo is taken. The digital JPEG can be used for the Australian Passport Office online application system.
What is the cheapest way to get a passport photo in Australia?
PixID.studio ($4.99 USD ≈ $7.50 AUD) plus a self-service print at Kmart Photo ($0.10 per 4×6) or Officeworks ($0.15) — total around $5.10–$5.15 AUD. This is fully compliant with Australian Passport Office requirements.
Can I print a passport photo at Kmart in Australia?
Yes. Upload a 4×6 file with passport photos laid out (use the PixID printable sheet) and print for $0.10 per 4×6 at a Kmart photo kiosk. Cut to 35×45 mm after printing. Must be printed on photo paper — kiosk prints qualify.
What size is an Australian passport photo?
35×45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm). Head height from chin to crown must be 32–36 mm within the frame. Background must be plain white or light grey.
Can I take my own passport photo in Australia?
Yes, provided it meets all requirements. Selfies are not accepted — have someone else take the photo. Plain white or light grey background, even lighting, neutral expression. Upload to PixID to check compliance and generate a print-ready file.
How old can an Australian passport photo be?
Less than 6 months old. Technically compliant photos will be rejected if they are more than 6 months old.
Does Australia Post do passport photos for other countries?
Yes. Tell staff which country when you arrive — Australia Post can take photos for 29+ countries, applying the correct size and background specifications for each.
Can I get a baby passport photo at Australia Post?
Yes. Australia Post staff are trained to photograph infants. No appointment needed. Cost is $22.99 AUD — same as adult photos. Infants who cannot sit unsupported can be photographed lying on a plain white surface.
Does Australia Post guarantee passport photo acceptance?
Yes. If authorities reject your Australia Post photos, you can return with proof of purchase for a free retake. Check the conditions on auspost.com.au.

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