UK Passport Photo Requirements

Yes. GOV.UK explicitly accepts self-captured photos for online passport renewals as long as they meet the 35 × 45 mm dimensions, plain light-grey or cream background, and biometric framing rules. The online HMPO uploader runs an automated compliance check before payment; you can preview the pass/fail result before paying for the application.

Plain light grey or cream is preferred. Plain white is also accepted as long as it's uniformly lit with no shadows or off-white tones. Strong pure-white backgrounds without any tint sometimes get flagged by the automated check; light grey is the safest universal choice for UK passport submissions.

Yes. Both use the 35 × 45 mm size and ICAO Doc 9303 biometric framing. Most Schengen consulates prefer light grey background — the UK passport photo's standard light grey works directly. The same photo file works for UK passport renewal, any Schengen country's visa application, Irish passport, and most Commonwealth country applications.

The official UK Passport Photo Maker Online size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 600 × 750 px at 300 DPI.

UK Passport Photo Maker Online photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.

The head should fill approximately 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.

Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.

Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.