United Kingdom Passport Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a United Kingdom Passport photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	35 × 45 mm
Digital	≥600px wide digital
Head height	29–34mm head height
Background	Plain light grey
Fine print	Digital photo via app accepted; no glasses; neutral face.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain plain light grey wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a United Kingdom Passport photo?

35 × 45 millimetres (≥600px wide digital in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be 29–34mm head height of the frame.

What background does the United Kingdom Passport photo need?

Plain light grey. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. Digital photo via app accepted; no glasses; neutral face.