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UK passport photo size and requirements

Choose the UK passport photo rule that matches your application route. Paper applications use printed 45 x 35 mm photos; online applications use GOV.UK's separate digital-photo rules.

Kurzantwort

What size is a UK passport photo?

The UK 35 x 45 mm size applies to printed photos for a paper passport application. GOV.UK has separate requirements for an online digital photo, including at least 600 by 750 pixels and no computer-software alteration.

Printed size
45 x 35 mm
Digital minimum
600 x 750 px
Printed background
Plain cream or light grey
Source
GOV.UK

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2026-08-02
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Passport Fotogröße

  • Land/Region: United Kingdom
  • Dokument: Passport
  • Übliche Größe: 35 x 45 mm
  • Empfohlene digitale Datei: 600 x 750 px or higher
  • Hintergrund: Plain light grey or cream
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Prüfpunkte

Typische Anforderungen vor dem Export prüfen

  • Printed photo size: 45 mm high x 35 mm wide
  • Digital photo minimum: 600 x 750 px
  • Printed background: plain cream or light grey; digital background: plain light-coloured
  • Head and shoulders visible with the face centered
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, and eyes open
  • No shadows, blur, red eye, or visible heavy retouching
  • Digital photos must be unaltered by computer software
  • Review the latest GOV.UK photo rules before submitting

Vorgehen

So erstellst du dieses Foto auf dem iPhone

  1. Confirm whether you are applying online or on paper.
  2. Use the current GOV.UK digital or printed-photo requirement for that route.
  3. Check size, background, appearance, and editing boundaries before submission.
  4. Use the official application flow for final upload or paper submission.

Final check

Use the official process as the final authority

This page helps you understand the applicable rule. It does not replace the receiving authority's current capture, editing, or submission process. Before submitting, return to the official source linked above and follow its latest instruction.

FAQ

Häufige Fragen

What size is a UK passport photo?

For a paper application, the photo is 45 mm high by 35 mm wide. Online applications use a separate digital-photo rule, so review the latest GOV.UK guidance.

What are UK passport photo dimensions?

The common printed UK passport photo dimensions are 35 x 45 mm. Digital upload checks may also review image quality, face position, and background.

What background is used for UK passport photos?

UK passport photos commonly require a plain light grey or cream background with no shadows or patterns.

Photo preparation help

Solve common risks before you submit

Passport Photo Rejected: What to Fix

Start with the rejection notice and the receiving authority's current photo rules. Retake the image when you cannot clearly resolve framing, lighting, sharpness, background, or file-format issues. A photo app can help prepare the file, but it cannot determine final acceptance.

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Take a Passport Photo at Home With iPhone

Use a recent, unfiltered, front-facing portrait with even light, enough distance from the wall to reduce cast shadows, and the correct document preset before exporting. Check the current rule for your exact country and application channel before submitting.

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Can You Edit a Passport Photo Background?

Do not assume that digital background replacement or other edits are accepted. Check the current rule for the exact receiving authority. When the original image has unsuitable lighting or background, retaking a clean photo is the most conservative option.

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Passport Photo App vs Photo Shop

Use a photo app when you need privacy-conscious local preparation, multiple document sizes, a digital export, or a print layout from your own portrait. Use a photo shop when you need in-person help taking the portrait or the receiving workflow specifically requires a service provider. Neither option guarantees acceptance.

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