Child photos
Child passport photo requirements
Children follow the same dimensional specs as adults — there is no smaller passport size.
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Children follow the same dimensional specs as adults — there is no smaller passport size. The challenge is keeping them still, eyes open, and facing forward without toys, other people, or busy backgrounds in frame.
Example compliant crops
Illustrative samples — not real applicants.
Size does not shrink for children
US child passport: 51×51 mm (2×2 in), 600×600 px, white background, head 50–69%.
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US child passport: 51×51 mm (2×2 in), 600×600 px, white background, head 50–69%. UK child passport: 35×45 mm, light grey background. Schengen visa for minors: same 35×45 mm biometric rules as adults.
Pose and expression
- Neutral expression — no exaggerated smile or pouting
- Both eyes open and visible
- No glasses in US and most European rules
- Avoid uniforms with large logos if your authority forbids them
- Child must face the camera directly — profile shots fail
Tips for cooperative captures
Shoot after a nap or snack when the child is calm.
More details
Shoot after a nap or snack when the child is calm. Sit them on a plain chair facing a window. Use burst mode and pick the frame with eyes widest open. Upload the best shot to PicsForm for crop and background correction.
Official specifications
| Document | UK Passport |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions (mm) | 35 × 45 |
| Pixels @ DPI | 413 × 531 @ 300 |
| Head height | 64–76% |
| Eye line from bottom | 55–70% |
| Background | light grey |
| Official source | View official guidance |
| Last verified | 2026-08-18 |
Common rejection reasons & fixes
Hard fail: Child smiling with teeth showing
Re-shoot with relaxed closed mouth — neutral expression required
Hard fail: Another sibling partially in frame
Photograph only the applicant; plain background with no other people
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Is there a smaller passport photo size for toddlers?
No — the printed and digital dimensions match adult requirements for each country.
Can a child wear glasses in a passport photo?
US passport and visa rules prohibit glasses for all ages. UK and Schengen also disallow them in most cases.
Can both parents appear in a child passport photo?
No — only the applicant’s face may appear in the frame.
What about school photo day prints?
School portraits often have wrong background, smile, or crop. Use a dedicated passport capture instead.
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