United Kingdom passport photo size and requirements
The United Kingdom passport photo is 35 x 45 mm, with the head 29 to 34 mm (crown of the head to the chin). Checked against the official source on 2 October 2026.
| Printed size (width x height) | 35 x 45 mm (45 mm high by 35 mm wide) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 29 to 34 mm, crown of the head to the chin |
| Digital photo | At least 600 px wide and 750 px tall, colour |
| File size | 50 KB to 10 MB (digital) |
| Background | printed: plain cream or light grey; digital: plain light-coloured |
| Who takes it | Printed photos: professional standard, 2 identical, on plain white photo paper with no border. |
| How recent | Taken in the last month |
Why there is no maker for this one: HM Passport Office says a printed photo must not be a cut-down version of a larger picture, and a digital photo taken on your own device must not be cropped (the service crops it for you). This tool therefore does not make this photo.
Good to know
- Photo booths and shops can give you a photo code instead of a file.
Official source
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