UK Passport Photo Maker Online (35x45 mm)
HM Passport Office requires printed photos to be exactly 35mm wide by 45mm high. The distance from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must be between 29mm and 34mm. A plain, light grey or cream background is required.
Official United Kingdom Passport Photo Requirements
Validated against latest guidelines from His Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) / GOV.UK
35 x 45 mm
1.38 x 1.77 inches
413 x 531 px (at 300 DPI)
64% – 75% of vertical image space
29 mm – 34 mm from chin to crown
Measured chin to crown
Plain light grey or cream background (pure stark white is discouraged)
Must be clean and shadow-free
Glasses allowed only without tinted lenses, thick frames, or reflections over the pupils
Strictly neutral expression, mouth firmly closed, no smiling, direct camera gaze
Printed as two or four 35x45mm photos on standard photo paper
Cost: ~$0.35 at pharmacy
Disclaimer: FreshPassPhoto is an independent photo preparation tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Requirements can change. Always verify the current requirements published by the relevant passport, visa or government authority before submitting your photo.
Key Biometric Guidelines for United Kingdom
35 x 45 mm
Standard UK and European biometric passport format.
Light Grey or Cream
A uniform light grey or cream backdrop. Official GOV.UK guidance specifies a plain light grey or plain cream background.
29 mm to 34 mm
Distance from chin to the crown of the head must be precisely 29–34mm.
Neutral, Mouth Closed
Do not smile or frown. Eyes open, look straight ahead, hair off the face and eyes.
- •Smiling or showing teeth (a neutral expression is required)
- •Hair covering the eyebrows or corners of the eyes
- •Using a stark pure white background instead of light grey or cream
- •Flash reflection or red eye
- •Selfie arm visible or angled perspective
How to Make Your United Kingdom Passport Photo
Take photo in even, daylight lighting
Position camera at eye level about 1.5 meters away with daylight facing your face.
Select UK Passport in FreshPassPhoto
The canvas applies the 35x45mm ratio and 29–34mm crown-to-chin guideline markers.
Choose light grey or cream background
Select the HMPO-recommended light grey hue for optimal contrast.
Download digital or 4x6 print grid
Save ready-to-print 35x45mm tiles to take to Boots, Snappy Snaps, or print at home.
Ready to create your United Kingdom photo?
Use our free photo maker with pre-configured 35 x 45 mm dimensions. Crop, align, remove background, and download printable sheets in under a minute.
Frequently Asked Questions (United Kingdom)
Can I smile in a UK passport photo?
No. HM Passport Office rules strictly forbid smiling. You must maintain a neutral expression with your mouth completely closed.
What color background is needed for UK passport photos?
HMPO requires a plain light grey or plain cream background. Avoid stark pure white or patterned surfaces.
What is the digital size for UK passport renewal online?
For online GOV.UK renewals, digital photos must be at least 600 pixels wide by 750 pixels tall, and between 50KB and 10MB in file size.