UK Visa & Passport Photos £10

Current UK passport and visa photo requirements

• Printed UK passport photos: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high; two identical, unaltered photos on high-quality medium/low-gloss or matt paper. The head must be 29-34 mm from chin to crown.
• Digital UK passport photo: Colour JPEG, at least 600 x 750 pixels and 50 KB-10 MB. It must be taken within the last month against a plain light-coloured background.
• Pose: Face forward with a neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes open and visible. Remove glasses unless they are essential. Religious or medical head coverings are permitted if the face remains visible.
• Babies and young children: Children under 6 do not need a neutral expression or to look directly at the camera. Babies under 1 do not need their eyes open. No supporting hand or other person may be visible.
• Important: Visa and immigration routes may specify a different format from a UK passport application; use the checklist for the exact application.

Official guidance: GOV.UK (opens in a new tab).

We check the latest requirements and application procedures beforehand. Rules can change and the exact application route is decisive. Final acceptance rests with the issuing authority. Bring the current application checklist or portal reference, especially for visas, residence permits, identity cards and children.