What size is a United Kingdom passport photo?
TL;DR A United Kingdom passport photo is 35 × 45 mm on a cream or light grey background, supplied at 689 × 886 px (500 DPI). The expression must be neutral, mouth closed, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 1 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 689 × 886 px at 500 DPI |
| Background | cream or light grey (#F0F0F0) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 1 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- Printed 35 x 45 mm; head 29-34 mm from crown to chin
- Digital upload must be at least 600 x 750 px and 50 KB to 10 MB
- Plain cream or light grey background — not white
- Taken within the last month
- No glasses unless you must wear them; never tinted
- No head covering except for religious or medical reasons
Can I wear a head covering?
A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
Where these figures come from
Checked against the issuing authority's own page on 2026-09-06. Published by the issuing authority: www.gov.uk. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a United Kingdom passport photo?
- A United Kingdom passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 689 × 886 pixels (500 DPI), on a cream or light grey background.
- Can I take a United Kingdom passport photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 35 × 45 mm on a cream or light grey background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a United Kingdom passport photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 1 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a United Kingdom passport photo?
- A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
- How much does a United Kingdom passport photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
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