UK Passport Photo Size — 35×45 mm
UK passport photos must be 35×45 mm with specific head proportions. Crop and prep yours at home with our free online tool.
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UK passport photo specifications
UK passport photos measure 35×45 mm (passport size) with the head between 29 and 34 mm tall. The background must be plain cream or light grey — not white in all cases, though many studios use white. No smiling with mouth open, no glasses, no hair covering eyes, and no shadows on the face or background. HM Passport Office rejects photos that fail these checks, delaying applications by weeks.
Make a UK passport photo at home
Photograph yourself against a plain light-coloured wall in diffuse daylight. Upload to our UK Passport Photo tool, align your head within the crop guides, and download a print-ready 35×45 mm file. Print at a high-street photo shop or on photo paper at home. For online passport applications, check the digital dimension and file size requirements on gov.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a UK passport photo?
35×45 mm with head height between 29 and 34 mm.
What background colour is required?
Plain cream or light grey. Avoid patterned walls and shadows.
Can I use a selfie?
Use a straight-on portrait with arms-length distance — not a close-up selfie angle.
Also available as our general UK Passport Photo.