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United Kingdom Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the United Kingdom passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital) background, head height 29–34 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A passport photo for the United Kingdom must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital) background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 29–34 mm. Make your United Kingdom passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: Cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital)
Head height: 29–34 mm
File size: 50–10000 KB

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United Kingdom uk (british) passport — online application (digital) and paper form (2 printed photos) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 45 mm — 413 × 531 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 29–34 mm from chin to the top of the head (64.4–75.6% of the photo height).
Eye line: 22.5–27 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: Cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital), plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 1 months.
Digital file: JPEG, 50–10,000 KB.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

United Kingdom passport photo requirements (2026)

UK (British) passport — online application (digital) and paper form (2 printed photos)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 29–34 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27 mm
Background: Cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital)
Taken within: 1 months
File size: 50–10,000 KB

Expression: Plain expression, mouth closed, facing forwards looking straight at the camera, eyes open and visible

Glasses: Do not wear unless you have to; no sunglasses/tinted; eyes not covered by frames, glare, reflection or shadow

Head covering: Not allowed unless for religious or medical reasons; nothing covering the face

Children: Child alone in picture; babies no toys/dummies. Under 6: need not look directly at camera or have plain expression. Under 1: eyes need not be open; head may be supported by a hand that is not visible; lie on plain light-coloured sheet, photo taken from above.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain cream or light grey background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Face must take up 70 - 80% of the frame

Official source: GOV.UK (HM Passport Office) · GOV.UK

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) — face photo

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 29–34 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27 mm
Background: Plain light-coloured
File size: 50–6,000 KB

Expression: Plain expression, mouth closed, facing and looking straight at camera, eyes open

Glasses: Do not wear unless you have to; no sunglasses/tinted; eyes clearly visible

Head covering: Not allowed unless religious or medical

Children: Same as UK passport digital rules (child alone; under 6 relaxed expression/gaze; under 1 eyes may be closed, lying on light sheet).

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain cream or light grey background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: GOV.UK · GOV.UK (UK Visas and Immigration)

ID / Residence Card

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression

• Eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

Driver's Licence

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: Cream

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain cream or light grey background

• Neutral expression

• Eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a United Kingdom uk (british) passport — online application (digital) and paper form (2 printed photos) photo?

The official United Kingdom uk (british) passport — online application (digital) and paper form (2 printed photos) photo size is 35×45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches). For a digital file that is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 29–34 mm, which is 64.4–75.6% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 18–22.5 mm below the top edge.

The background must be cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital), evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Online applications accept files of 50–10000 KB. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

The same 35×45 mm format is used for passports in 126 other countries, including Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium and Benin. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries) — the format United Kingdom uses too.

United Kingdom also sets photo rules for uk electronic travel authorisation (eta) — face photo (35×45 mm), id / residence card (35×45 mm) and driver's licence (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a United Kingdom passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose United Kingdom — UK (British) passport — online application (digital) and paper form (2 printed photos). The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×45 mm size, replaces the background with cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital) and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 6 United Kingdom passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the United Kingdom passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital) background, head height 29–34 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a United Kingdom passport photo?

What background is required for a United Kingdom passport photo?

Cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital) (#EDEDED), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a United Kingdom passport photo?

do not wear unless you have to; no sunglasses/tinted; eyes not covered by frames, glare, reflection or shadow

Can I smile in a United Kingdom passport photo?

plain expression, mouth closed, facing forwards looking straight at the camera, eyes open and visible

Are head coverings allowed in a United Kingdom passport photo?

not allowed unless for religious or medical reasons; nothing covering the face

What are the rules for a baby or child's United Kingdom passport photo?

Child alone in picture; babies no toys/dummies. Under 6: need not look directly at camera or have plain expression. Under 1: eyes need not be open; head may be supported by a hand that is not visible; lie on plain light-coloured sheet, photo taken from above.

Are United Kingdom visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

UK (British) passport — online application (digital) and paper form (2 printed photos): 35 × 45 mm, cream or light grey or plain light-coloured (digital) background; UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) — face photo: 35 × 45 mm, plain light-coloured background; ID / Residence Card: 35 × 45 mm, white background; Driver's Licence: 35 × 45 mm, cream background.

How do I make a United Kingdom passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free United Kingdom passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 35 × 45 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital United Kingdom passport photo?

Yes — download the 413 × 531 px JPEG at 300 dpi (under 10000 KB) for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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