United Kingdom Passport Photo Maker
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🇬🇧 UK Specifications
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UK Passport Photo Requirements
📏 Size & Dimensions
- Size: 35x45 mm
- Head Height: 29-34 mm
- Resolution: 600 DPI minimum (900 DPI preferred)
- Color: Natural skin tones
🎨 Background & Lighting
- Background: Cream or Light Gray
- Even lighting, no shadows
- No reflections on face
- Good contrast
- No patterned backgrounds
👤 Face & Expression
- Eyes open and visible
- Neutral expression
- Mouth closed (no smiling)
- Looking straight at camera
- No hair covering eyes
- Clear contrast between face and background
Frequently Asked Questions - UK
UK passport photos require 35x45 mm (35mm wide x 45mm high) with a cream or light gray background. The head must measure 29-34 mm from chin to crown.
The UK requires a cream or light gray background - NOT pure white. This is different from most other countries. The background should be plain, light-colored, and free from patterns or shadows.
No, a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed is required. No smiling, frowning, or raised eyebrows. Your mouth must be closed.
No, glasses are not permitted in UK passport photos. This includes sunglasses, tinted glasses, and prescription glasses. If you have a medical reason requiring glasses, you'll need a doctor's note.
Religious head coverings are permitted but must not obscure the face. The face must be clearly visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, and both edges of the face must be visible.
Passport photos must be taken within the last month to reflect your current appearance. The UK has strict rules about photo age.
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