OFFICIAL CONSULAR STANDARDSSPECIFICATION RECORD: OCTOBER 5, 2026United Kingdom Passport Photo Size & Requirements
Prepare United Kingdom passport photos at 600×750 px with Plain cream or light gray background. Check the receiving authority’s current instructions before submitting.
This summary describes the recorded United Kingdom photo specifications. Check the official source below for your application route; the receiving authority decides whether a photo is acceptable.
United Kingdom Passport photo requirements at a glance
United Kingdom passport photo: do and don't
Do
- Frame the photo at 600×750 px, with the head taking up 64-76% of the height.
- Use a plain cream or light gray background.
- For an online upload, save one JPEG no larger than 10240KB.
- Use a recent photo that looks like you today.
Don't
- Don't wear glasses, to be safe: some offices accept clear lenses with no glare, but removing them avoids the most common rejection.
- Don't smile or open your mouth; keep a neutral expression.
- Don't wear a hat or head covering unless it is for religious or medical reasons.
- Don't leave shadows on your face or on the background behind you.
What a United Kingdom passport photo costs
£7.99 for the standard download: one JPEG sized for upload plus a printable sheet. £10.99 adds a specialist review and a compliance report. You see the automated check before you pay, there is no account or subscription, and our refund policy covers a photo rejected for a photo-rule reason.
Photo sizes by document // United Kingdom
- Dimensions:600×750 px
- Background:Plain cream or light gray background
- Head Ratio:64-76%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤10240KB
- Dimensions:600×750 px
- Background:Plain cream or light gray background
- Head Ratio:64-76%
- Quality:JPEG · ≤6000KB
How to Make a United Kingdom Passport Photo Online
Take a front-facing selfie with your phone camera or upload an existing portrait. Our live viewfinder ensures proper face angle and neutral expression.
The engine prepares the background and crops to 600×750 px. Review the individual assessment and application instructions.
Download a 600×750 px JPEG (maximum 10240KB) and an A4 print sheet. Review the single image against your application requirements before uploading.
The recorded 35×45 mm size matches the most common document size in our dataset (35×45 mm). In the same dataset, head-height range 64-76% differs from the common 70-80% range; the recorded background (plain cream or light gray background) differs from the most common background colour.
Frequently Asked Questions for United Kingdom Passport Photos
What are the photo size and background rules for a United Kingdom Passport?
A United Kingdom passport photo is 35×45 mm (600×750 pixels for a digital upload), with a plain cream or light gray background. The recorded head-height range is 64-76%. Output settings: 300 DPI, JPEG. Recorded file-size limit: 10240KB. Check the linked source for the submission route you are using.
Can I take this photo with my smartphone?
Yes. Our AI engine automatically corrects perspective distortion, extracts the subject, replaces the backdrop with the required consular color, and verifies lighting and eye height.
What if my photo is rejected by the embassy?
The receiving authority decides whether to accept your photo. If it is rejected, contact support and review our refund policy.
Q:How do I print my United Kingdom Passport photo?
ApprovaVisa provides a single 600×750 px JPEG (maximum 10240KB) and an A4 tiled print sheet with cut marks. Upload the single JPEG to the application portal. Print the sheet at actual size and check the mission’s paper-photo instructions.
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