UK Passport Photo — HMPO Compliant
Create your United Kingdom Passport photo at home in under 3 minutes. AI-powered crop, background removal, and compliance check — all verified against official United Kingdom government requirements.
UK passport photos follow HMPO (His Majesty's Passport Office) specifications: 35×45mm with a light grey or cream background — not pure white. The head height must be between 29–34mm from chin to crown. This background colour requirement catches many applicants who assume white is correct.
Boots Photo is the most popular option in the UK, charging £8–12 for a set. However, their photo booths sometimes produce photos with incorrect head positioning. PhotoPass verifies head height, face angle, and expression against HMPO rules before you download.
For online passport applications through gov.uk, you can upload a digital photo. HMPO accepts JPEG files between 50 KB and 10 MB, at least 600 pixels wide. PhotoPass generates a compliant digital file ready for immediate upload.
Source: GOV.UK Passport Photos →
Official United Kingdom Passport Photo Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Background | Light grey or plain cream |
| Face coverage | Head height 29–34mm |
| Digital spec | 600–900px wide, JPEG, 50KB–10MB |
| DPI (for print) | 300 DPI minimum |
| File format | JPEG |
| Compliance | ICAO 9303 biometric standard |
How to Get Your United Kingdom Passport Photo
- Select “United Kingdom Passport” in the PhotoPass editor — we load the exact 35 × 45 mm spec with Head height 29–34mm face coverage.
- Upload any clear photo from your phone. No special background needed — our AI removes it.
- AI crops, removes background, and runs 10-point check — verifying face size, lighting, sharpness, and ICAO compliance.
- Download your 300 DPI print sheet — ready for Boots, Snappy Snaps, or any photo lab, or home printing.
United Kingdom Passport Photo: Cost Comparison
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Boots | £11.99 |
| Snappy Snaps | £12.99 |
| Asda / Tesco | £6–8 |
| PhotoAiD | $13.95–23.85 |
| PhotoPass | $2.99 |
PhotoPass is priced in USD (~£2.40 at current exchange rates) but works for UK HMPO submissions worldwide.
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