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United Kingdom passport photo

35 × 45 mm photos built to the published United Kingdom requirements, generated entirely in your browser. Validation is free; download when you are ready.

Spec at a glance

UK Passport · europe

Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
Pixels @ DPI
413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Head size
29–34 mm chin-to-crown
Background
Light grey
Glasses
Not allowed
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
File format
JPEG
Max file size
10.0 MB

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UK Passport

35 × 45 mm · Light grey background · head 2934 mm

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Requirements
  • Printed photos: 45 × 35 mm; digital uploads via GOV.UK passport service: 600 × 750 px minimum, ≤ 10 MB.
  • Plain light grey or cream background.
  • No glasses since 2019. Religious head coverings allowed if facial features are fully visible.
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