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UK Passport Photo (35x45 mm)
Dimensions: 35.00 × 45.00 mm (413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI) • Plain light grey or cream background
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tune Official Specifications
| Document Type | Passport |
| Physical Dimensions | 35.00 × 45.00 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm / 1.38 × 1.77 in) |
| Pixel Dimensions | 413 × 531 pixels |
| Resolution (DPI) | 300 DPI (High Definition Print) |
| Aspect Ratio | 35:45 |
| Background Requirement | Plain light grey or cream background |
| Head Coverage Proportion | 64% to 75% of total image height |
| File Size Limit | 20 KB to 200 KB (JPEG format) |
description Overview & Photo Rules
Official British Passport photo specifications: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. Head size between 29 mm and 34 mm from chin to crown. Background must be light grey or cream.
task_alt Step-by-Step Guidelines:
1. Dimensions: 35 × 45 mm.
2. Head height must measure between 29 mm and 34 mm (64% to 75% of total height).
3. Background must be plain light grey or plain cream (NOT pure white).
4. Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera.
2. Head height must measure between 29 mm and 34 mm (64% to 75% of total height).
3. Background must be plain light grey or plain cream (NOT pure white).
4. Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera.
warning Official Notice:
Check official UK Government guidelines at gov.uk/photos-for-passports.
Check official UK Government guidelines at gov.uk/photos-for-passports.