UK passport photo size and print sheet

A printed UK passport photo must be 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, with your head 29 mm to 34 mm from chin to crown, on a plain cream or light grey background. You need two identical copies printed on plain white photo paper.

Your photo never leaves your phone

  • Stand about 1.5 m in front of a plain, light wall.
  • Face a window or a bright light so both sides of your face are lit.
  • Ask someone to take it with the phone at your eye level. Selfies are often rejected.
  • Glasses off, hair away from your eyes, mouth closed, no smile.

Rules last checked against the official page on 12 November 2026.

UK passport (printed) photo rules

  • 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, not cut down from a larger picture
  • Head 29 mm to 34 mm from chin to crown
  • Plain cream or light grey background, no shadows
  • Printed in colour on plain white photo paper, no border
  • Close-up of your full head and upper shoulders
  • Face forward, plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible
  • No glasses unless you have to wear them, and never tinted
  • Not altered by computer software
  • Two identical copies, taken within the last month

Source: GOV.UK: Printed passport photos. SkipTheBooth helps you meet these rules but can't guarantee your photo will be accepted.

Questions

Can I print passport photos at a supermarket kiosk?

Yes. Download the print sheet, which is a standard 6×4 inch photo, and print it at a supermarket or chemist photo kiosk. Then cut out two of the photos along the guide marks.

What does 'not a cut-down version of a larger picture' mean?

The photo must be printed at 45 × 35 mm, not trimmed from a bigger print. SkipTheBooth's print sheet places each photo at exactly 45 × 35 mm, so you only cut around the edges.

Can I wear a hijab or turban?

Yes, if you wear it for religious or medical reasons. Your full face must be visible from forehead to chin.

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