Cambodian Embassy Photo Requirements for Australian Applicants (Canberra, 2026)
The Cambodian Embassy in Canberra wants printed photos, not a JPEG upload — 35x45mm, matt finish, plain white background, less than 6 months old. Here is the honest Aussie guide to where to print them, what they cost in AUD, and why you need two if you are posting the file.
What photo does the Cambodian Embassy in Canberra require from Australian applicants?
Two physical 35x45mm printed photos on matt-finish photo paper, taken within the last 6 months, against a plain white or very pale off-white background. No glasses, no hat or cap, head covering only allowed for genuine religious reasons (same exception as the eVisa). Face fills roughly 70-80% of the frame, eyes open, neutral expression, no shadow behind the head. Big W kiosks print a set for around $8 AUD, Officeworks for $10-12 AUD, Specsavers or OPSM for $15-20 AUD, and Snapfish delivers by post for around $6 AUD. You need two prints regardless of lodgement path — one stapled to the application form, one attached to the receipt copy the embassy returns to you. For the ~99% of Australian travellers who use the eVisa instead, none of this applies: the eVisa accepts a JPEG straight from your phone, the visa is approved in 3 business days, and the cost is $80 USD (~$122 AUD) all-in.
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- The Cambodian Embassy in Canberra requires two physical 35x45mm matt-finish printed photos for any embassy-route visa application — not a JPEG upload like the eVisa.
- Background must be plain white or very pale off-white, no glasses, no head covering (religious head coverings allowed under the same exception as the eVisa), photo less than 6 months old.
- Big W photo kiosks print a set of passport photos for around $8 AUD, Officeworks runs $10-12 AUD, Specsavers or OPSM sit at $15-20 AUD, and Snapfish delivers to your home by post for around $6 AUD plus shipping.
- Postal lodgement needs two prints in the envelope: one stapled to the application form, one paper-clipped to the embassy receipt copy. Walk-in lodgement also takes two — the consular team keeps both.
- For the ~99% of Aussies who do not need the embassy route, the eVisa at $80 USD (~$122 AUD) accepts a JPEG photo straight from your phone — no printing, no kiosk trip, approved in 3 business days.
Why this matters in 2026
The exact spec the consular team wants
Where Aussies actually get the printed photos done
Big W photo kiosks — around $8 AUD
Officeworks — around $10-12 AUD
Specsavers or OPSM — around $15-20 AUD
Snapfish home delivery — around $6 AUD plus shipping
Print four, not two
Most kiosk sets come with 4-6 prints in the same job. Keep all of them — one for the application, one for the receipt, one as a courier-loss backup, one for your records. If you ever need to lodge an extension application in Phnom Penh later, the leftover prints can be reused as long as they are still within 6 months.
The two-print rule (and why it surprises postal applicants)
How to attach the prints cleanly
- Print one — staple through the top-left corner only, into the photo-box outline printed on the application form. A single staple through one corner avoids cracking the print.
- Print two — paper-clip (not staple) to the top of the embassy receipt copy. The clip lets the consular officer detach it cleanly when they update the file.
- Do not glue the photos. Glue residue interferes with the visa-sticker placement and the consular team will reject the lodgement.
- Write your name and date of birth lightly in pencil on the back of both prints. Helps the consular team if a print is ever separated from the file.
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How many printed photos does the Cambodian Embassy in Canberra actually want?
Two physical prints. One is stapled to the application form and stays in the embassy's working file. The second is paper-clipped to the receipt copy that the embassy returns to you — that receipt is the document you use to claim the passport at pickup or to track the file by email if there is a delay. The two-print rule applies equally to walk-in lodgement and to postal lodgement.
What does a set of passport photos cost in Australia in 2026?
Big W photo kiosks run around $8 AUD, Officeworks $10-12 AUD, Specsavers or OPSM $15-20 AUD, and Snapfish home delivery around $6 AUD plus a few dollars shipping. Most kiosk sets include 4-6 prints in the same job, so even the cheapest option gives you spares for backups or for a later visa extension if you stay in Cambodia longer than planned.
Does the embassy accept gloss photos or must they be matt?
Matt only. The consular team staples one print into the application form, and gloss paper cracks at the staple punch and flakes over time. Matt photo paper holds up cleanly to the staple, to the file lifetime in the embassy archive, and to the visa-sticker glue when the paper visa is eventually issued. Every Aussie photo chain — Big W, Officeworks, Specsavers, OPSM, Snapfish — offers a matt-print tick-box.
Can I wear glasses in the embassy passport photo?
No. Glasses must be removed even if you wear them every day. This is stricter than the older Aussie passport rule that used to allow non-reflective glasses. The Cambodian Embassy follows the current ICAO standard, which is full no-glasses across the board. If you are very short-sighted, bring a friend to help you find the kiosk camera — the staff are used to this and will guide you.
Are religious head coverings allowed?
Yes, under the same exception that applies to your Australian passport and to the Cambodian eVisa. The covering must not obscure the facial outline from forehead to chin, and the face must be fully visible. A hijab worn for genuine religious observance is fine. A casual hat or beanie is not — the embassy will return that lodgement unprocessed.
Can I use a photo my mate took on their phone at home?
Only if you then take the JPEG to a kiosk and have it printed to the 35x45mm matt-finish spec. The embassy does not accept home-printed photos on standard inkjet paper — the paper weight, finish, and colour fidelity all fail the consular team's check. Use the home photo as the source file, but print it through a proper photo service. Big W and Officeworks both accept a JPEG upload at the kiosk for around $8-12 AUD.
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