UK passport photo
British passport photos are 35×45 mm with the head (chin to crown) between 29 and 34 mm. Online renewals take a digital photo instead of prints, but the framing rules are identical.
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Plain light grey or cream |
| Head height (crown to chin) | 64–76% of the photo height |
| Notes | Head (chin to crown) 29–34 mm. Online applications need a digital photo at least 600 px wide. |
What UK checks
- Plain light background — light grey or cream, nothing in frame behind you.
- No glasses unless you must wear them; no sunglasses or tinted lenses ever.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible, no red-eye.
- Head and shoulders only, facing square-on, nothing covering the face.
- Digital photos for online applications must be unedited — no filters or retouching.
Compiled from HM Passport Office photo guidance. Rules change; confirm the current version on the official site before you submit. The maker crops and sizes only — it does not alter your background, so shoot against a plain wall that matches the required colour.