United Kingdom Passport (35x45 mm) Photo Size Requirements and Online Tool
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| Passport picture size | Width: 35 mm, Height: 45 mm |
| Resolution (DPI) | 600 |
| Background color | White |
| Printable photo | Yes |
| Digital photo for online submission | Yes |
| Digital photo size | Width: 826 pixels , Height: 1062 pixels |
| Photo Paper type | matte |
Do not worry about the photo size requirements. Our online tool makes correct photos, ensuring the photo size and head size are correct. Background will be enhanced as well.
If you are applying for your UK passport using a paper form, you need two identical photos.If you are applying for your UK passport online, you need digital photos.New UK passports require a new UK passport photo, even if you haven't changed your appearance. Your application will be delayed if your photos do not meet the rules.
Requirements for your printed United Kingdom passport photos:
You need to provide 2 identical photos and meet the following requirements:
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measure 45 millimetres (mm) high by 35mm wide
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The image of you - from the crown of your head to your chin - must be between 29mm and 34mm high.(see example below)
You can't use photos that have been cut down from larger pictures.
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Your photo must have been taken in the last month.
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This photo should feature a close-up of your full headand upper shoulders
- Do not contain any other objects or people
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It should be taken against a light grey or cream background
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The photo is in clear contrast to the background
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The photo does not have ‘red eye’
In your photo, you must:
- Face the camera directly and look forward
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Close your mouth and maintain a plain expression
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Make sure your eyes are open and visible
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have no hair in front of your eyes
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Wear no head covering (unless religious or medical reasons require it)
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Have nothing covering your face
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Neither have shadows on your face nor behind you
The quality of your printed photos
Your photos must be:
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printed to a professional standard
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clear and in focus
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in colour on plain white photographic paper with no border
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without any creases or tears
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unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned)
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unaltered by computer software
You can get a digital photo either:
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from a photo booth or shop before applying for your passport
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by taking one using your own device during your passport application
Requirements for your digital United Kingdom passport photos:
The quality of your digital photo
Your photo must be:
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clear and in focus
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in colour
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unaltered by computer software
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at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall
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at least 50KB and no more than 10MB
The digital photo must:
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contain no other objects or people
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be taken against a plain light-coloured background
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be in clear contrast to the background
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not have ‘red eye’
In your photo you must:
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be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera
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have a plain expression and your mouth closed
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have your eyes open and visible
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not have hair in front of your eyes
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not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)
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not have anything covering your face
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not have any shadows on your face or behind you
Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. If you must wear glasses, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames or any glare, reflection or shadow.
Photos of babies and children
Children must be on their own in the picture. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies.
Children under 6 do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression.
Children under one do not have to have their eyes open. If their head is supported by a hand, the hand must not be visible in the photo.
Passport photos: dos and don'ts
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How to make United Kingdom Passport photo online
Step 1: Take a picture with a digital camera or a smartphone
Make sure someone takes your passport photo for you. Selfies are not accepted. Make use of your tripod if you have one. By using a tripod, you will be able to keep the camera level and steady. Ideally, the person should be around 1 meter away from the camera.
Step 2: Choose a venue with appropriate lighting
Face a bright window or the door when taking a photo. In this way, shadows can be avoided on the face and in the background. It is essential that the face is evenly lit. Ensure that the face is free of shadows and glares.
Note: You do not need to worry about the background, since our online passport photo generator will automatically do it for you.
Step 3: Dress appropriately for your passport photo
Uniforms should not be worn. Put on regular street clothes for your photo.
Eyeglasses should not be worn. You should remove any sunglasses, tinted glasses, or glasses that you wear if you are taking a passport photo.
Ensure that your face is fully visible. Make sure your hair doesn't cover your face or obscure your eyes. In the case of very long bangs covering your eyebrows, pin them back with bobby pins. Although it's better to show your ears as well, that won't stop your photo from being accepted.
Passport photos don't allow hats unless they're religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke.
Step 4: Pose for a passport photo
Face the camera straight on and look straight at it. Avoid tilting or rotating the head.
It is important that the shoulders are visible, and there should be enough space around the head to crop the picture.
Make sure the camera is at the same level as the head.
Step 5: Maintain neutral facial expressions
It's okay to smile in your passport photo, but the government prefers you to have a neutral facial expression.
Under the new international passport rules, it is usually not acceptable to smile or have your mouth open.
Good and bad examples of passport photos
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