ID photo requirements in UK

In different countries, the requirements for photo documents differ. You need to read them carefully, because even in one country, different requirements for a photo are different for different documents. Webappium tried to study these parameters and help make it as easy as possible to create a photo of the desired size and provide a link to the current requirements. You can also choose the size of the paper on which you plan to print the photo.

Photo for United kingdom passport

United kingdom passport photograph example

Quelle: Government of the United kingdom
Size: Measure 45 millimeters (mm) high by 35mm wide (the standard size used in photo booths in the UK)
General requirements: The image of you - from the crown of your head to your chin - must be between 29mm and 34mm high. Your photo must be clear and focus, in colour on plain white photographic paper with no border, without any creases or tears, unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned) and unaltered by computer software. Your photo must be a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders, contain no other objects or people, be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera, have a plain expression and your mouth closed, not have anything covering your face, not have any shadows on your face or behind you.
Head coverings: Hats or other head coverings are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.
Eyeglasses: Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. If you must wear glasses, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames or any glare, reflection or shadow.
Children: Children must be on their own in the picture. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies. Children under 6 do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression. Children under one do not have to have their eyes open. You can support their head with your hand, but your hand must not be visible in the photo.
Background: Your photo must be taken against a plain cream or light grey background, be in clear contrast to the background.

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Photo for United kingdom visa

Source: Government of the United kingdom
Size: Measure 45 millimeters (mm) high by 35mm wide (the standard size used in photo booths in the UK)
General requirements: The image of you - from the crown of your head to your chin - must be between 29mm and 34mm high. Your photo must be clear and focus, in colour on plain white photographic paper with no border, without any creases or tears, unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned) and unaltered by computer software. Your photo must be a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders, contain no other objects or people, be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera, have a plain expression and your mouth closed, not have anything covering your face, not have any shadows on your face or behind you.
Head coverings: Hats or other head coverings are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.
Eyeglasses: Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. If you must wear glasses, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames or any glare, reflection or shadow.
Children: Children must be on their own in the picture. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies. Children under 6 do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression. Children under one do not have to have their eyes open. You can support their head with your hand, but your hand must not be visible in the photo.
Background: Your photo must be taken against a plain cream or light grey background, be in clear contrast to the background.

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Photo provided by Government of the United kingdom