GOV.UK Passport Photo Requirements United Kingdom London

Name of the Organization : Her Majesty’s Passport Office
Type of Facility : UK Passport Photo Requirements
Location : London
Country : United Kingdom

Website : https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

Related : Passport Application Fees UK London : www.statusin.org/581.html

UK Passport Photo Requirements :

You must make sure photos for your passport, driving licence or visa meet all the rules – your application might be delayed if you don’t.

The image of you – from the crown of your head to your chin – must be between 29mm and 34mm high

Check your application form to see how many photos you need to provide.

Photo size :
Your photos must be professionally printed and 45 millimetres (mm) high by 35mm wide – the standard size used in photo booths in the UK. Standard sizes in photo booths outside the UK can be different – make sure you get the right size.

You can’t use photos that have been cut down from larger pictures.

The photos :
Your photos must be :
** in colour on plain white photographic paper
** taken against a plain cream or light grey background
** identical
** taken within the last month
** clear and in focus
** without any tears or creases
** unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned)
** unaltered by computer software

The image of you:
Your photos must show a close-up of your full head and shoulders. It must be only of you with no other objects or people.

Your photos may be rejected unless they show you :
** facing forward and looking straight at the camera
** with a neutral expression and your mouth closed
** without anything covering the face
** in clear contrast to the background
** without a head covering (unless it’s worn for religious or medical reasons)
** with eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses
** with your eyes not covered by sunglasses, tinted glasses, glasses frames or hair
** without any ‘red eye’
** without any shadows in the picture

Photos of children :
Children must be on their own in the picture. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies.

Children under 6 don’t have to be looking directly at the camera or have a neutral expression.

Children under 1 don’t have to have their eyes open. If their head is supported by a hand, the hand mustn’t be visible in the photo.

View Model Photos Here : https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports

Help desk :

Passport Adviceline :
Telephone : 0300 222 0000
Textphone : 18001 0300 222 0222

You can also send enquiries by post :
Her Majesty’s Passport Office
Globe House
89 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1PN