🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Make this photo online
Make a UK passport photo online — free check · from $1.50 (35×45 mm)
Validated rules for UK Passport (verified Aug 18, 2026).
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Validated rules for UK Passport (verified Aug 18, 2026). Confirm the authority's latest guidance before you submit.
Short answerA UK Passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), usually 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, with a light grey background and head height 64–76% of the frame. Full rules
Expected look · sample portraits
Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.
Exact photo specifications
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Digital pixels
- 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
- Head height
- 64–76% of frame
- Eye line from bottom
- 55–70%
- Background
- light grey (#F0F0F0)
- Expression
- Neutral expression required
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
- Typical max file size
- 5000 KB
- Common print
- 1.38 × 1.77 in
35×45 mm with 29–34 mm chin-to-crown. Cream or light grey background preferred.
Official reference: government source
Composition checklist
- Face camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
- Head 64–76% of frame.
- Plain light grey background.
- Neutral, closed mouth.
- Remove glasses (unless medical exception).
- No filters, beauty retouch, or group crops.
4 steps in PicsForm
- Create with UK Passport
- Upload a clear portrait
- Fix hard failures on the report
- Download digital or Print Ready
We match published rules — not a government acceptance guarantee.
FAQ
What size is a UK Passport photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital export in this catalog is 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What is the UK Passport photo size in pixels?
413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.
Can I wear glasses in a UK Passport photo?
Not permitted
Can I smile in a UK Passport photo?
Neutral expression, mouth closed
What background does a UK Passport photo need?
Plain light grey (#F0F0F0). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.
What head size does UK Passport require?
Chin-to-crown should occupy 64–76% of the photo height (28.8 mm (1.13 in) to 34.2 mm (1.35 in)).
Can I take a UK Passport photo with my phone?
Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.
Can I use an old UK Passport photo?
Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.