United Kingdom Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Official photo size: 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 inches) at 300 DPI

Характеристики фото

Ширина35mm (413px)
Висота45mm (531px)
ФонLight grey or cream
Розмір голови70-80%
Роздільна здатність300 DPI
Формат файлуJPEG or PNG

Огляд

UK passport photos follow the 35x45mm standard mandated by HM Passport Office, but uniquely allow either a plain light grey or cream background rather than the pure white required by many other nations. The UK was one of the first countries to adopt automated facial recognition checks, so photos are screened by software before a human reviewer sees them. Applicants renewing online can now upload a digital photo taken on a smartphone, though it must still meet all biometric criteria including neutral expression and mouth closed.

Plain light grey or cream background with no patterns or other objects

Вимоги

  • Photo must measure 35x45mm when printed, with the face occupying 29-34mm from chin to crown
  • Background must be plain light grey or cream; pure white is not accepted
  • Expression must be neutral with mouth closed and eyes open and clearly visible
  • No sunglasses; prescription glasses are allowed only if there is no glare on lenses
  • Head coverings are permitted solely for religious or medical reasons and must not obscure the face
  • Photo must be taken within the last month for a new application
  • Children under 6 do not need a neutral expression but both eyes must be open
  • No red-eye, shadows across the face, or digital filters applied to the image

Поширені причини відмови

  • Using a pure white background instead of the required light grey or cream
  • Glare on eyeglass lenses obscuring the eyes
  • Mouth open, smiling, or a non-neutral facial expression
  • Shadows cast on the face or background from overhead lighting
  • Hair or head covering obscuring any part of the face outline
  • Photo dimensions deviating from the 35x45mm standard

Поради

  • Use a light grey bedsheet or posterboard as a background instead of a white wall
  • Position two lamps at 45-degree angles on each side of the face to eliminate shadows
  • If wearing glasses, tilt them slightly downward to avoid flash reflections on the lenses
  • Use the official HM Passport Office digital photo checker before submission
  • For online renewals, take the photo against a plain wall and crop using the gov.uk guidelines

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