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United Kingdom Passport Photo Requirements

Sample Photo
Photo Print Size:
35×45 mm
Head size:
Head must occupy 70 to 80% of the photograph measured from the botton of the chin to the top of the head
Background color:
White
Resolution:
≥300 dpi
Paper type:
Matte
Digital Photo Size:
826×1062 pixels

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UK Passport photos Requirements

For a paper passport application, you must provide 2 identical printed photos.

Basic Requirements

  • A new photo is required for each new passport, even if appearance has not changed.
  • Photo must be taken within the last month.
  • Printed photo size

Image size

  • Must be 45mm high x 35mm wide (UK photo booth standard).
  • From crown of head to chin: 29mm–34mm high.

Photo quality

  • Clear, sharp, in colour.
  • On plain white photo paper, no border.
  • Free from creases, tears, marks 

What the photo must show

  • Full head and upper shoulders, close-up.
  • No other people or objects.
  • Plain cream or light grey background with clear contrast.
  • No red-eye.

In the photo you must:

  • Face forward, eyes open, looking at the camera.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
  • Hair clear of eyes.
  • No face coverings (except medical or religious).
  • No shadows on face or background.
  • No glasses unless essential. If worn, not tinted, no glare or frames covering eyes.

Babies and children

  • Children must be alone.
  • No toys or dummies for babies.

Under 6: not required to look directly at camera or have plain expression.

Under 1: eyes not required to be open. A hand may support the head but must not be visible.