HM Passport Office
Applies to: Paper passport applicationsChecked:
Destination guide
UK passport photo.
UK passport photo — Published print guidance for United Kingdom passport photos, with application-specific notes and links to the source material.
35 × 45 mm
Format illustration only · not a compliance check
At a glance
The essential measurements.
| Print dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Export preset | 413 × 531 px |
| Print density | 300 dpi |
| Application channel | Paper application |
| Chin-to-crown height | 29–34 mm |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey |
| Upload formats | Not specified for this print profile |
| Upload file limit | Not specified for this print profile |
Pixel dimensions and print density describe the export preset. They are not universal digital upload requirements.
Read the fine print
Before you prepare your photo.
- Provide two identical prints, taken within the last month.
- Prints must be unaltered by computer software and must not be cut down from a larger picture.
- Export pixels and DPI are a tool print preset, not prescribed digital upload dimensions.
- For online applications: at least 600 × 750 pixels, 50 KB to 10 MB. Do not crop a self-taken digital photo; the application handles cropping.
Photo studio / in development
A little more guidance.A little less guesswork.
The crop, check and export tools are still being built. For now, use this guide to understand your format and application requirements.
Review the measurements ↑A little preparation
Three steps to a clearer start.
Confirm your application.
Check the receiving authority and whether you need a printed photo or a digital upload.
Review the full guidance.
Read the dimensions and notes below. Check composition, lighting and any restrictions on cropping or editing.
Prepare, then double-check.
Use a suitable photo service or the application’s photo process. Confirm the current source instructions before submitting.
Good questions
A few things worth knowing.
Can I crop my own photo for an online application?
The online guidance says not to crop a self-taken photo. Use the application process and its digital photo instructions.
From the source
Guidance you can trace.
Checked:
HM Passport Office
Applies to: Online application differences onlyChecked: