UK Passport Photo Size and Requirements
HM Passport Office asks for a 35 × 45 mm colour photo with your head 29–34 mm from chin to crown, against a plain light grey or cream background. It must be taken in the last month.
Upload a photo and Auto Generate sizes it to these rules. Try it free; pay only to download the finished photo.
At a glance
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Background | Light Grey / Cream |
| Glasses | Only if needed: clear lenses, no glare |
| Print resolution | 300 dpi or more |
Official requirements
- Light grey or cream background, no shadows or patterns
- Head height 29–34 mm (64–76% of photo height); face and shoulders visible
- Eyes open and clearly visible, looking at camera
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Glasses only if you need them: no tint, no glare, frames clear of the eyes
- Taken within last month
Good to know
- Prints must be on plain white photo-quality paper, without tears, creases or marks.
- Applying for a UK visa? Your photo is taken at the visa application centre or in the UK Immigration: ID Check app, so you don't need to bring one.
How it works
- Upload a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall.
- Choose UK Passport and press Auto Generate: the photo is cropped and sized to the rules above.
- Review the compliance check, then download the photo and a printable sheet.