Our ID specialists' will help you to make sure photos for your passport, driving licence or visa meet all the regulations - your application might be delayed otherwise. Call in to see the team at 1 King Street London W6 9HR today where we can take visa and passport photos for any country.
This is a walk-in service no appointments necessary.
UK Digital Passport photo requirements– Print & Digital Copies
Whether you need your passport photos printed or in digital format we can help you. For British passports your photos must be 45mm high by 35mm wide and we can save them onto a USB or email them to you. We will ensure that you get the right size. Please note: you cannot use photos that have been cut down from larger pictures.
Alongside your physical passport prints, you’ll get a digital photo code that’s easy to add to your online application.
Tips to help you
Your photos must be...
In colour on plain white photographic paper
Taken against a plain cream or light grey background
Taken within the last month
Clear and in focus
Without any tears or creases
Unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned)
Unaltered by computer software
Your photos must show a close-up of your full head and shoulders. It must be only of you with no other objects or people.
The image of you - from the crown of your head to your chin - must be between 29mm and 34mm high.
Your photos may be rejected unless they show you:
Facing forward and looking straight at the camera
With a neutral expression and your mouth closed
Without anything covering the face
In clear contrast to the background
Without a head covering (unless it's worn for religious or medical reasons)
With eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses
With your eyes not covered by sunglasses, tinted glasses, glasses frames or hair