UK Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Photo specification

Country / region

United Kingdom

Document type

Passport

Category

Passport photos

Physical size

35 x 45 mm

Pixel output

413 x 531 px

DPI

300

Head rule

Crown to chin

Background

Plain cream or light grey

Source photo requirements

Use a clear source photo before generating this passport size. The best source image has one person facing the camera, visible hair, neck, both shoulders, and enough margin around the head for the final crop.

• Use good lighting and a sharp, recent photo.
• Avoid sunglasses, masks, heavy filters, face-covering hats, glare, or side-face poses.
• Do not use group photos or close selfies where the head or shoulders touch the image edge.

Rules and editing risk

Plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible.

No tint, glare, shadows, or frames over eyes.

Allowed only for religious or medical reasons; face must not be covered.

UK passport guidance says photos must be unaltered by computer software.

AI / software risk: This authority restricts or rejects software-modified photos. Treat AI output as a sizing preview unless the receiving office explicitly accepts edited images.

Output and downloads

PassPicly creates a checked watermarked preview before payment. After payment, the final photo is prepared for this exact preset as 413 x 531 px at 300 DPI, and a 4x6 print sheet is provided when available.

Related search terms

UK passport photo, UK visa photo, UKVI photo, driving licence photo, 35x45 photo

Official source links

Independent service disclaimer

PassPicly is an independent photo preparation service. It is not affiliated with any government agency, embassy, immigration office, passport office, or licensing department, and it does not guarantee acceptance. Review the source links on this page and the receiving authority’s current instructions before submitting a final image.

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