As long as you want to take a conform passport photo, you have to bear in mind some international regulations that refer to this topic. But what are the passport photo requirements? How should it be taken? Read this article and don’t have more doubts!
Passport photo requirements – what clothing?
In order to take a proper passport photo you have to:
- wear a shirt or other piece of clothing that will make your face, neck, and shoulder line visible
- take off all accessories that may impede your recognition
- take off head coverings, unless you wear them for religious reasons
- wear such clothes that will differ from the background-colour
How to take a passport photo?
According to the official rules, each passport photo has to follow some standards, such as:
- proper sizing (35 x 45 mm, width x height)
- plain, one-colour background
- acceptable body-background proportions (background surface shouldn’t be bigger than 20% of the image)
- neutral facial expression (i.e. closed mouth, no smile)
- open eyes, looking at the camera
- face should be in the centre
- no red eyes effect
- proper quality and focus of the image
It is important to mention that each photo should be printed or uploaded to the system in colour. Black and white images will not be accepted.
Her Majesty’s Passport Office Check and Send
A selection of British post offices can check passport applications via the Check and Send service. It is thought to be less likely your application would be denied if you use this reliable method.
Bear in mind though that the service costs £16.00.
Where to take a photo?
If you want to take a photo and obtain an ID photo code at once, you may go to:
- a photographer’s studio
- a photo booth
- use an online tool for application online.
Third option will allow you to save money not only for the photo, but also for passport application (online application is cheaper).
Create UK compliant photo + photo code with your smartphone
Instead of spending time on research to find a photographer/photo booth that can produce a valid conform photo with a photo code, download the Smartphone iD app. Within minutes receive a compliant photo and photo code in your email to continue your passport application.
It is that simple and easy!
