1200×1500 px Rules checked Sep 30, 2026

UK passport photo: size and rules

A UK passport photo is 1200×1500 px. Plain light-coloured, contrasting with you (printed: cream or light grey). No glasses unless medically needed. Taken within 31 days. Take yours at home with PassportOwl: checked against every rule, accepted or your money back.

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UK passport photo requirements

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Photo size	At least 600 × 750 pixels; we give you 1200 × 1500 px
Background	Plain light-coloured, contrasting with you (printed: cream or light grey)
File	JPEG, 50 KB to 10 MB
Glasses	Not allowed, unless medically needed (signed statement)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open
Head covering	Religious or medical only
Taken	Within 31 days

Rules to know

At least 600 px wide and 750 px tall
50 KB to 10 MB
Colour, in focus, not edited
Mouth closed, eyes open, no hair over eyes
No shadows, objects or other people
Printed (paper forms): 35x45 mm, head 29-34 mm, taken in the last month

Source: Get a passport photo - GOV.UK , Printed photo rules - GOV.UK . Checked Sep 30, 2026. PassportOwl is not affiliated with any government.

Questions

What size is a UK passport photo?

1200×1500 px.

Can I use a US passport photo for my UK passport?

No. A US passport photo is 2 × 2 inches; the UK passport needs 1200×1500 px, with a different head size.

Can I take a UK passport photo at home?

Yes. Take it with your phone or webcam, or upload one. We crop it to 1200×1500 px, check it against every official rule and show you the result before you pay.

Is it guaranteed?

Yes. If the UK passport is turned down for a photo reason, we refund you in full and make you a new photo, free.

Can I wear glasses?

No glasses unless medically needed.

UK passport photo: size and rules

UK passport photo requirements

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