What is the correct passport photo size in the UK?

If you have not already visited the website of the HM Passport Office, it will be useful to know that there are two passport photo sizes, and they are both correct. Whether you wish to apply via post office or online, this article will give you information about the needed format that can be done by yourself, professional photographers, or photo booths.

Without further ado, here is what you need to know.

Table of contents

1 What is the correct digital UK passport photo size?

2 UK Passport Photo printed photo size

3 How to crop a digital UK passport by yourself?

What is the correct digital UK passport photo size?

HM Passport Office will accept your photo if it is :

• at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall,
• at least 50 KB and no more than 10 MB.

Bear in mind that your photo should also be clear in focus, coloured, and unaltered by computer software. The percentage of face in a digital photo is significantly lower than in a printed photo. You can use an official passport photo app, Smartphone iD (available on Android and iOS), to receive a digital or printed photo in the right size.

UK Passport Photo printed photo size

The printed version of the UK passport photo remains in the same format as the most popular photo size: 35 mm by 45 mm. Make sure that they are printed on professional standard paper and have no creases or tears. These photos, too, should be clear in focus.

If you apply through the post office and wish to attach the printed photos, make sure they have been signed.

How to crop a digital UK passport by yourself?

The aspect ratio, if you are doing the cropping by yourself, will be: 0.78 (width to height), 1.29 (height to width). However, keep in mind that your face should be the correct size, the background is light grey and plain, as well as the rest of the ICAO rules (which are obligatory for all international passports worldwide).

As mentioned before, you can also use the Smartphone iD app. It is driven by software that pre-validates all national and international rules. With double human and AI control, you will receive confirmed photos in your email. You can also order the printed format to be delivered to your mailbox.

Make your passport photo online with Smartphone iD. You will get 100% guaranteed photos in a matter of minutes, available on the Apple or Google Play Store.

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