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UK Passport Photo: what you need to know
A printed UK passport photo must be 45mm high by 35mm wide, with your head measuring 29mm to 34mm from crown to chin, against a plain cream or light grey background. A digital photo for an online application follows different rules: at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, against a plain light-coloured background.
How do you give HM Passport Office your photo?
GOV.UK says applying by post takes longer than online. Online applications use a digital photo.
- Photo code: get your photo at a booth or shop and choose the option to get a code with it, then enter the code in your application. GOV.UK says these photos are more likely to be approved.
- Your own device: take the photo during the application. You will need someone to help you.
- Paper form: send 2 identical printed photos, left loose.
What must every UK passport photo show?
Your photo must have been taken in the last month, and each new passport needs a new photo.
- Unaltered by computer software, clear, in focus and in colour
- Facing forwards, looking straight at the camera, with a plain expression and your mouth closed
- Eyes open and visible, with no hair in front of them
- No glasses unless you have to wear them. No sunglasses or tinted lenses, and frames, glare, reflection or shadow must not cover your eyes
- No head covering unless it is for religious or medical reasons, and nothing covering your face
- No shadows on your face or behind you, and no other people or objects
What is different for digital and printed photos?
A digital file must be between 50KB and 10MB, with no red eye. It should include your head, shoulders and upper body. Do not crop it, because GOV.UK says that is done for you.
A printed photo must be printed to a professional standard, in colour on plain white photographic paper with no border. It must have no creases or tears, must not be a cut-down version of a larger picture, and must be unmarked on both sides unless countersigned. GOV.UK does not mention home printing, so use a shop or lab.
When does someone need to sign or confirm your application?
On paper, a countersignatory signs the form and one photo for a first passport, a lost, stolen or damaged passport, a renewal for a child aged 11 or under, or an adult renewal where you can no longer be recognised from your current passport. On the back of the photo they write "I certify that this is a true likeness of" and your full name, then sign and date it.
They must have known you for at least 2 years, must not be related to you or live with you, and must be a person of good standing or from a recognised profession. For UK applications they must live in the UK and hold a current British or Irish passport.
Online, if someone is asked to confirm your identity, HM Passport Office emails them.
What if you are abroad or visiting the UK?
Overseas applications follow a different process that varies by country, and some countries require you to apply in person. Start with the country tool at gov.uk/overseas-passports.
Visitors applying for an electronic travel authorisation should see UK ETA photo requirements.
Can I change the background or retouch my UK passport photo?
GOV.UK says the photo must be unaltered by computer software, for both digital and printed photos, and the rule lists no exception for background changes or retouching. The safer route is to take a new photo against a plain light-coloured background, or use a booth or shop.
Can a child or baby have a UK passport photo with their eyes closed?
Children under one do not have to have their eyes open, and children under 6 do not have to look directly at the camera or keep a plain expression. Lay a baby on a plain light-coloured sheet and photograph from above. If you support the head, your hand must not be visible. Babies must not hold toys or use dummies, and children must be alone in the picture.
Who can countersign a UK passport application from abroad?
A countersignatory for an overseas application can hold a current British, Irish or other EU, American or Commonwealth passport. If the passport is not British or Irish, include a colour photocopy of the photo page. The 2-year and no-relatives rules still apply.
How much cheaper is it to apply online?
GOV.UK says it is £13.50 cheaper to apply online than by post. For a first adult passport from the UK, it lists £102 online and £115.50 on a paper form. Fees can change, so check GOV.UK before you pay.
Sources, checked 2026-11-06: GOV.UK: Get a passport photo · GOV.UK: Printed passport photo requirements · GOV.UK: Countersigning passport applications and photos · GOV.UK: Confirm someone's identity online for a passport application · GOV.UK: Overseas British passport applications · GOV.UK: Getting your first adult passport · GOV.UK: Renew or apply at the Post Office and by post. Rules change, so confirm with the issuing authority before you apply. We are not affiliated with any government.
UK Passport Photo requirements at a glance
Summarised from the HM Passport Office guidance. Our AI applies the size, background and framing rules automatically; the rest is on you before you take the photo.
| Photo size | 35×45 mm printed. Digital photos for online applications must be at least 600 px wide and 750 px tall |
|---|---|
| Head size & position | Head 29–34 mm from chin to crown on a printed photo; face centred and filling most of the frame |
| Background | Printed photos: plain cream or light grey. Digital photos: plain and light-coloured |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible |
| Glasses | Avoid if possible. No glare, no tinted lenses, and frames must not cover any part of the eyes |
| Head coverings | Only for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must stay visible |
| How recent | Taken within the last month |
| Digital or print | Online applications accept an uploaded digital photo or a code from a photo booth or shop |
Rules change. Confirm with the official HM Passport Office guidance before you apply.
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