Create UK Passport Photo Online & UK Passport Photo Checker online
Create and check your UK passport photo online in under a minute free to try
Automated biometric checks against official UK government rules — 35x45mm sizing, background removal, face detection, eye position — all processed instantly.
HMPO Compliant · 35 × 45 mm · Light Grey/White BG · Print-ready
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UK (HMPO, DVLA, UKVI) specs first, plus passport & visa photos for other countries
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4-Step UK Photo Processing Pipeline
From raw camera upload to biometric verification, 35×45mm compliance, and print-ready sheet.
STEP 11. Camera Upload
Casual selfie or home portrait photo from any phone.
STEP 22. Biometric Scan
Chin-to-crown (29–34mm) & eye position AI scan.
STEP 33. Compliant 35×45mm
Light grey background & 100% HMPO ready.
STEP 44. Print Sheet (4×6″)
Physical copy sheet for Boots, Snappy Snaps or home.
Verified Against Official UK Authorities
Rules sourced directly from HMPO, DVLA, UKVI, and ICAO publications.
Official UK government standards for passport photos and digital photo codes.
Official UK specs for photocard driving licence applications.
Biometric specifications for UK residency and visa approvals.
Global biometric standard enforced across all UK travel documents.
UK Passport Photo Online requirements
Photo size must be 45 millimetres (mm) high × 35 millimetres (mm) wide.
A close-up of your head and shoulders so that your head, from the bottom of your chin to your crown is between 29mm and 34mm high.
Automated Sizing:
You don't need to worry about the size requirements. Our online crop tool will help you to get the correct size automatically.
How to Take a Passport Photo
First of all, you need to take a photo using a digital camera or smartphone. Please follow the passport photo guidelines to take a photo that is suitable to make passport photos:
- ✓Passport photo must be in color.
- ✓Photo has white or off-white background with no decoration on the wall.
- ✓Look straight to the camera. Both ears should be visible.
- ✓The photo must be with a neutral facial expression.
- ✓Both eyes should be open.
- ✓Mouth must be closed. No smiling.
- ✓Do not wear a hat. Full face must be visible.
- ✓No other objects in background or on face (e.g. headsets or hair covering face).
- ✓If possible, do not wear glasses. If worn, ensure no reflection and eyes are clearly visible.
- ✓Forehead and eyebrows should be visible (do not cover with hair).
- ✓No shadow on face or behind head. Even facial lighting required.
- ✓Lighting on the face must be even and natural.
Lighting and Positioning Tips
☀️ Bright Room & White Background
Take photo in bright room. Use a white wall as background.
📏 Stand 1 Metre Away
Stand one meter away from the wall, otherwise there may be shadow on the wall.
📷 Tripod at Eye Level
Use a tripod. Adjust the camera position to the eye level.
🖼️ Leave Head Space
When adjusting camera distance, leave enough space between top of head and top border of photo.
UK Passport & Document Guides
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