United Kingdom
United Kingdom passport photo, checked against the official rules
Skip the photographer. We check your photo against the official United Kingdom rules: exact dimensions, background colour and face position. You get a print-ready file in a few minutes, and a refund if the authority rejects it.
From £7.99 · digital, instant download
Refund if the authority in United Kingdom rejects your photo
Official United Kingdom requirements
- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Face height (chin to crown)
- 29-34 mm
- Background
- Light grey
- Minimum resolution
- 600 DPI
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Religious only
Source: www.gov.uk
This works
- Plain, evenly lit background
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Eyes open and looking into the camera
This gets rejected
- Shadows on your face or behind you
- Head tilted or turned to the side
- Hair or a hat over your eyes or eyebrows
- Glasses: not allowed in United Kingdom
United Kingdom passport photo: frequently asked
Is the photo accepted by United Kingdom authorities?
Our AI checks against the official United Kingdom biometric rules the authority applies. If the photo passes our check and the authority still rejects it, send us the rejection notice and we refund in full.
Which documents can I use this photo for in United Kingdom?
We make the photo to the official United Kingdom photo rules, which apply to: passport and driving licence.
How fast do I get the photo?
A few minutes. The digital download is instant. If you order prints, you see the delivery time for your country before you pay.