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Photo Requirements
Last verified: April 2026| Width | 35 mm (413 px) |
| Height | 45 mm (531 px) |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Background | Plain light-coloured — cream or light grey recommended, white accepted |
| Head coverage | 64–76% of frame |
| Expression | Plain expression, no smile, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Open, clearly visible |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Head covering | Not allowed except for religious or medical reasons — full face must be visible |
| Photo age | Taken within 1 month |
| Photos per sheet | 6 on 4x6" sheet |
How to create your photo
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Choose your document
Select your country and document type from our list of supported documents.
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Upload or take a photo
Upload an existing photo or use your device camera to take a new one.
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AI auto-crop and background removal
Our AI automatically crops to the exact dimensions and removes the background.
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Download your print-ready photo
Get an instantly downloadable file that meets all official requirements.
Official Source
Always verify the latest requirements with the official government portal.
https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passportsWhat a compliant UK Passport photo looks like
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Common reasons UK Passport photos get rejected
Avoid these mistakes to make sure your photo is accepted first time.
- Background not plain or light-coloured — HM Passport Office requires a plain light-coloured background. Cream or light grey works best; white is accepted but can reduce contrast with lighter skin tones. Patterned walls, coloured backgrounds, or shadows will cause rejection.
- Wrong photo dimensions — UK passport photos must be exactly 35×45 mm (portrait format). Submitting a square 2×2 inch photo (the US format) is a common mistake and will be rejected.
- Expression not plain or neutral — a plain expression with mouth fully closed is required. Any smile, raised eyebrows, or exaggerated expression causes rejection.
- Photo taken more than 1 month ago if your appearance has significantly changed, or more than 6 months ago in any case.
Frequently asked questions
- What size is a UK passport photo?
- UK passport photos must be 35 mm wide × 45 mm tall (portrait format). Your head must measure 29–34 mm from chin to crown, filling 64–76% of the frame height. Two identical prints are required for paper applications; a digital upload (at least 600×750 px, JPEG, 50 KB–10 MB) is accepted for online GOV.UK applications.
- What background colour do I need for a UK passport photo?
- A plain light-coloured background — cream or light grey works best. HM Passport Office photographer guidance recommends a 5–10% grey background as it provides better contrast for biometric scanning. White is technically accepted, but cream or light grey is the safer choice, especially for lighter skin tones.
- Are glasses allowed in UK passport photos?
- Glasses should be removed for your passport photo. If you must wear them for medical reasons, there must be absolutely no glare or reflections and the frames must not cover any part of your eyes. In practice, the safest approach is always to remove glasses.
- Can I use a printed photo or does it need to be digital?
- Both are accepted. For paper applications by post, you need two identical printed photos on high-quality photo paper — not home-printed on a regular printer. For online applications via GOV.UK, you upload a digital JPEG file instead.
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