
Look your best in a passport photo captured with skill, while meeting every strict requirement.

A calm, relaxed studio session designed to make your passport photo simple, comfortable and easy.

Professional passport photos that feel considered and well made, priced fairly, without compromise.

Passport photos crafted by an accredited Photographer with skill, care and attention to detail.
When applying for a passport from another country, the photo specifications are often more complex than people expect. Requirements can vary by country in relation to dimensions, head size, background colour, print quantity, cropping, facial expression, and digital file format. Even small differences can matter.
Gold Coast Passport Photography provides foreign passport photos for a broad range of international applications, prepared carefully in a private professional studio in Runaway Bay. Our studio lighting is configured to conform to ICAO lighting standards, with each final photo prepared to the official rules of the issuing country.
We regularly assist clients requiring passport photos for countries such as the United States, Canada, China, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Hong Kong, and many others. Depending on the issuing authority, we can provide printed photos, digital image files, or both.
For clients seeking a more careful alternative to generic retail passport photos, this service offers a more controlled and country-specific approach. The result is a passport photo prepared to the required format while still looking natural, clear, and well presented.

overall photo dimensions
exact head size and crop
background colour and tone
expression and facial positioning
rules around glasses
hair placement and facial visibility
head coverings and religious attire
lighting, shadows, and contrast
image clarity and facial detail
print paper type and finish
digital file format and image quality
number of prints required

Exact formatting for 90+ countries
Correct dimensions, crop ratios, head size & background tone
ICAO Compliant shadow-free Lighting
Photographic continuous tone prints
Digital JPEG image filedelivered via email
Instant preview and approval before printing
Multiple attempts until you’re completely satisfied
Ideal for foreign national and embassy applications
Fast turnaround with prints ready in minutes*
Gold Coast Passport Photography provide ICAO compliant studio quality passport photos for over 90 countries including:
USA, UK, Canada, EU Countries, China, India, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam



We carefully guide posture, neutral expression, and alignment so your photo reflects how you naturally look. This is not an awkward or snapshot rush service. We take the time to refine the image until you look like the best version of you.
Behind the scenes, professional studio lighting, calibrated equipment, and accurate biometric framing ensure your photo is prepared to official specifications — without distortion, shadows, or guesswork.
The result is a photo that's clear, balanced, and professionally prepared — one you'll walk out with sorted, and be happy to see on your identification for the next ten years.

Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes — We have limited sessions available and making an appointment ensures your session runs on time. You can book online through our calendar, or call the studio if you'd rather speak with us first.
How much do passport photos cost?
Sessions start at $25 for a print-only service. Our most popular option "the print and digital file combo" is $55. Every session includes on-screen review and approval before we print. No surprises, no reprints to chase.
How long does the session take?
Most International passport photo sessions run 20–25 minutes, including on-screen review and approval before we print. Once approved, your prints are ready before you leave the studio, and digital files are emailed straight to your inbox.
Where is the Gold Coast studio located?
We're at Suite 11, 12–18 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay, just a few minutes from Australia Fair, Harbour Town, and Runaway Bay Shopping Centre. On-site parking is available behind the cafe.


“We are blown away"
"Professional, efficient and talented. Just had our kids passports photos taken and we are blown away.
Even with a restless toddler GCPP made it work.
Thank you again!"
- Daniel Rae


“Absolutely loved the experience"
"Recently had my passport photos completed and absolutely loved the experience and final product. The photographer was so patient and persistent in getting the perfect shot, and really made the effort to help me feel comfortable. Could not recommend enough!"
- Demmi Taylor


"I got a shot I loved"
I had the BEST experience with Paul getting my passport photo taken! He was so incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful and really made sure I got a shot I loved and that I felt confident in! He even printed a couple of sizes to make sure it’d definitely be accepted at a post office. 10/10 for service and outcome, can’t recommend this enough ☺️"
- Emily Ward

Studio Quality Australian & International Passport, Visa & Biometric ID Photos
Gold Coast Passport Photography is a professional photography studio specialising in passport, visa and ID photos, prepared to official government, embassy and issuing authority requirements. With controlled lighting, precise framing and careful guidance, we help ensure your photo meets technical requirements while still looking natural, well presented and true to you.