Driver's Licence Photo Requirements by State
Each Australian state sets its own licence photo rules, but common requirements include:
- NSW (Service NSW): Colour photo, neutral expression, no glasses, plain background
- VIC (VicRoads): Colour photo, neutral expression, no hat unless religious/medical
- QLD (TMR): Colour photo, no tinted glasses, plain light background
- WA (DoT): Same face-on neutral expression rules as federal passport photos
- SA (Service SA): Plain background, natural expression
All states require you to remove sunglasses and caps. Religious head coverings are generally permitted if the face is fully visible.
Proof of Age Card Photo Requirements
Proof of age cards are issued by state police or liquor licensing authorities. Requirements are broadly similar to driver's licence standards:
- Plain light or white background
- Full face visible, looking at camera
- No sunglasses
- Neutral expression
- Colour photograph
The photo is usually taken at the time of application in-person.
KeyPass Card (Australia Post Identity Card)
The KeyPass card is issued by Australia Post as an identity alternative for people who don't drive.
Photo requirements:
- Taken in-branch at Australia Post
- Standard 35×45 mm format matching passport requirements
- DFAT-compliant (white background, neutral expression, no glasses)
You cannot use a home-taken photo for a KeyPass card — it must be taken at the Australia Post branch.
Using Our Service for Australian ID Photos
Our photo service is best suited for:
- Australian passport photos (DFAT 45×35 mm)
- Australian visa photos
- Documents requiring DFAT-equivalent standards
For state-issued licences, photos are typically taken at the service centre, not submitted as separate uploads. However, if your state allows uploaded photos, our service produces a compliant file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Similar but not identical — each state has its own rules. Generally: neutral expression, no sunglasses, plain background, full face visible.
In most states, the photo is taken at the service centre during your application appointment. Some states allow uploaded photos for renewals — check your state's road authority website.
A voluntary national identity card issued by Australia Post. Photo must be taken in-branch and meets DFAT-equivalent standards.
No — Australian Medicare cards do not include a photo.
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