United Kingdom Passport photo size
A united kingdom passport photo measures 35 × 45 mm, with the head measuring 29–34 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, on a plain cream or light grey background.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Photo size (inches) | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 29–34 mm |
| Pixels at print resolution | 601 × 773 px (436 DPI) |
| Minimum digital size | 600 × 750 px |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey |
What else to get right
- Note the background: the UK asks for plain cream or light grey, not white, and wants clear contrast between you and it.
- Chin to crown must be between 29 mm and 34 mm - a narrower window than most countries.
- Taken within the last month.
- Printed photos must be on plain white photographic paper with no border, and must not be cut down from a larger picture.
- Plain expression with your mouth closed, facing straight at the camera.
- Children under 6 need not look at the camera or hold a plain expression; children under 1 need not have their eyes open.