United Kingdom Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Create a United Kingdom passport ID photo preview with 35 x 45 mm, 413 x 531 px at 300 DPI, background rules, source links, and acceptance risk notes.

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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

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.

Official source links

GOV.UKGet a passport photo

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.