How to Scan Australia PR Photo (189, 190, 491 Visa)

Written by Anil Gupta
Anil Gupta
Updated 4 Feb, 26
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Australia PR process can be done entirely online. Australia is ahead of many countries in their skilled immigration system as much as that they accept scanned photos too.

You just need to scan the passport size pictures as per their recommendations and upload to your immiaccount.

Australia passport size photo should:

  • Show the person’s head and shoulders only with a plain white color background.
  • The person should face the camera and the picture must be less than 6 months old.

How to Scan Paper Photo?

You should ideally not scan the paper photo as it can result in wrong DPI and wrong size.

There are AI apps available today which can help you crop the smartphone clicked image to the exact size required by Australian immigration easily.

If you still want to scan the paper photo, you can use the excellent Google Photoscan app to scan the Australia PR passport size picture. This app is available on Android-based Google pixel, Samsung Smartphone, and Apple iPhone.

e total file size small. Note the dimensions (height and width) after scanning should be around what we have shown in the above image.

Step 1 of 4
Lighting

How to Take Your Passport or Visa Photo at Home

Save time and money by capturing a professional-quality photo right from home. All you need is a smartphone and a few minutes. Follow these steps for the perfect shot.

1 Right Lighting

Correct background and lighting for a passport photo

Stand against a plain white or off-white wall. Face a window for natural daylight to ensure even lighting and avoid harsh shadows.

2 Set Up Your Camera

Correct camera setup for a passport photo

Use a tripod or ask a friend. Keep the lens at eye level and about 2 to 4 feet away. Always use the back camera for sharper quality.

3 Strike the Correct Pose

Correct neutral expression for a passport photo

Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Keep your head straight, shoulders relaxed, and ensure your full head and shoulders are visible.

4 Capture & Upload

Upload photo to a professional AI photo editor

Take the shot and upload it to an AI photo editor. It will adjust background, crop correctly, and produce a high-resolution photo that matches government standards.

FAQ

What is the picture Size for Australia PR photo?

Australia Visa photo size is 4.5cm x 3.5cm.  This measurement is the same as 45mm x 35mm or 1.77 Inch x 1.37 Inch).

How Many Photo are Needed for Australia PR?

Australia PR needs 1 color passport size scanned copy for uploading to immiaccount.

Can I get Australia Visa Photo Online?

You can get passport size photos online at AI Passport Photo with really low prices and good quality.

If you are in the USA, online options work fine. You can also get photos clicked for cheap at Sams Club, Costco, Walmart, CVS, or Walgreens.

Once you get the paper photo or the digital JPG photo in your email, you can upload it in your immiaccount.