How to make a UK passport photo
- "United Kingdom: passport" is already chosen. Check the rules shown under it.
- Add a photo taken against a plain cream or light grey wall.
- Drag and zoom so the top of the head and the chin touch the two lines.
- Tap "Make my photos", then have the 10 × 15 cm sheet printed at a photo shop.
Good to know
GOV.UK asks for printed photos to a professional standard, on plain white photographic paper with no border. That is why the 10 × 15 cm sheet is made for a photo shop or kiosk rather than a home printer.
Applying online? GOV.UK asks for a digital photo of at least 600 × 750 pixels with space around your head and shoulders, not a cropped passport photo. Follow its own steps for that.
Questions
What size is a UK passport photo?
35 mm wide and 45 mm high, with the head 29 to 34 mm from chin to top, according to GOV.UK.
Can I print it at home?
GOV.UK asks for photos printed to a professional standard, so have the 10 × 15 cm sheet printed at a photo shop or kiosk.
Can I use this for an online application?
No. Online applications need an uncropped digital photo of at least 600 × 750 pixels. GOV.UK explains how to take one.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Your photo is placed, cropped and laid out by your browser on your device. Nothing is sent to us.
Page last reviewed 22 October 2026.