Passport Photo Maker

UK Passport Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26

Photo Specifications

Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
300
Background
white or light grey
Format
JPEG
Max Size
10000 KB
Head Height
70-80%

Photography Guidelines

  1. 1 Taken within the last month
  2. 2 Plain white or light grey background
  3. 3 No sunglasses or tinted glasses; prescription glasses are allowed if eyes are clearly visible
  4. 4 Neutral expression with mouth closed
  5. 5 Face must be in full view with no hair covering the eyes
  6. 6 No head coverings unless for religious or medical reasons

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Uneven lighting

Avoid shadows on the face or background; lighting must be even

Wrong photo dimensions

Must be exactly 35x45mm, not US 2x2 inch size

Red eye

Red eye will cause rejection; retake instead of digitally fixing

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

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