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UK Passport Photo – 35 × 45mm

HM Passport Office requires a 35 × 45mm portrait photo — 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI. The same dimensions apply across the EU, Australia and much of Asia, so this size has wide reuse.

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The UK specification

Per HM Passport Office guidance:

  • Size: 35mm wide × 45mm tall (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI).
  • Head size: 29–34mm from chin to crown — about 70–80% of the frame height.
  • Background: plain cream or light grey, evenly lit with no shadows.
  • Digital uploads: between 50KB and 10MB, at least 600 × 750 pixels.
  • Taken within the last month for the digital service.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible.
  • Nothing covering the face; no head covering unless for religious or medical reasons.

The head-size rule is the one that fails

The 29–34mm chin-to-crown range is narrow and it is the most common cause of rejection. Too far from the camera and the head is undersized; too close and it overflows the range while also distorting facial proportions.

With the 413 × 531 preset, 29–34mm translates to roughly 342–401 pixels of the 531px height. Frame with the crop tool so the head fills about three-quarters of the frame, leaving a small gap above the crown.

Digital versus printed submissions

For the online service, minimum digital dimensions are 600 × 750 pixels — larger than the 413 × 531 that 300 DPI implies. If you are applying online, set the width to 600 and let the height follow the locked aspect ratio to 750.

For a printed photo submitted with a paper application, 413 × 531 at 300 DPI is correct, and the print must be on plain photographic paper with no border.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear glasses for a UK passport photo?
Yes, provided your eyes are clearly visible with no glare, no tinting and no heavy frames obscuring them. Removing them is the safer option.
What background colour does the UK require?
Plain cream or light grey. Pure white is a frequent mistake — it can cause the outline of the head to disappear against the background.
Does 35x45mm work for other countries?
Yes. It is the standard across the Schengen area, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and much of Asia. The US and India are the notable exceptions, using square formats.

Sources & disclaimer

The specifications on this page were taken from the sources below on the dates shown:

Please verify before you submit. Government photo requirements change without notice and are not always announced — India replaced its 2 × 2 inch passport photo standard in February 2026, for instance. The information here reflects those sources as of the dates given and may since have become out of date, and requirements can also differ between individual embassies and consulates. It is provided for general guidance only, with no warranty of accuracy or completeness, and Instant Image Resizer accepts no liability for rejected applications, fees or other losses arising from its use. Always confirm the current requirements with the issuing government authority before submitting your application.

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