Photo Specs
Passport photo size
- Country: United Kingdom
- Document: Passport
- Typical size: 35 x 45 mm
- Recommended digital file: 600 x 750 px or higher
- Background: Plain light grey or cream
Document Photo Guide
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.
Quick Answer
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
IDPhoto Pro creates photo files only. It does not generate IDs, passports, visas, or official documents.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-02
- Requirement source
- Source link available
- Scope
- Photo file preparation
Requirements
Typical requirements to review
- 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
How To
How to create this photo on iPhone
- Confirm whether you are applying online or on paper.
- Use the current GOV.UK digital or printed-photo requirement for that route.
- Check size, background, appearance, and editing boundaries before submission.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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.
GEO question index
More questions people ask
What size is a United Kingdom Passport photo?
United Kingdom Passport photo guidance on this page uses 35 x 45 mm. The recommended digital file guidance is 600 x 750 px or higher. Always confirm the latest official or receiving-channel requirement before submission.
What background should I use for a United Kingdom Passport photo?
The background guidance for this preset is Plain light grey or cream. Use even lighting and avoid strong shadows, color casts, filters, or distracting objects behind the face.
Can I make a United Kingdom Passport photo on iPhone?
Yes. IDPhoto Pro lets you choose the preset, import or take a portrait, review size, face-position, background, and sharpness checks, then export the finished photo on iPhone.
Can I print a United Kingdom Passport photo on a 4x6 sheet?
Yes, if the receiving workflow accepts printed photos. IDPhoto Pro can create print-ready layouts such as 4x6 after the single photo has been prepared and checked.
Can I export a United Kingdom Passport photo as JPG, PNG, HEIC, or PDF?
IDPhoto Pro supports common digital export formats including JPG, PNG, HEIC, and PDF. Use the file format requested by the application portal, embassy, visa center, or print workflow.
Does IDPhoto Pro upload my United Kingdom Passport photo?
No. The core photo workflow is designed to process photos on device. Photos are not uploaded to a server for editing.
Does IDPhoto Pro require a subscription for United Kingdom Passport photos?
IDPhoto Pro is positioned around a one-time unlock rather than a subscription-focused workflow. Check the App Store listing for current pricing and availability.
What should I check before exporting a United Kingdom Passport photo?
Before export, review the photo size, pixel resolution, background, head proportion, eye line, face centering, top margin, sharpness, brightness, and file format.
Can IDPhoto Pro guarantee acceptance of a United Kingdom Passport photo?
No. IDPhoto Pro helps prepare and check photo files based on known requirements, but final acceptance is decided by the receiving authority or application portal.
Does IDPhoto Pro create official Passport documents?
No. IDPhoto Pro creates photo files only. It does not create IDs, passports, visas, residence cards, immigration documents, or other official documents.
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.
Read guideTake 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.
Read guideCan 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.
Read guidePassport 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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