UK printed passport photos: the rules.
Paper applications need two identical printed photos made to a professional standard. They must not be cut down from a larger picture, so we don't make these. Here is exactly what to ask for.
GOV.UK requires printed photos to be printed to a professional standard and not cut down from a larger picture. A home-printed sheet would not meet that, so this site does not offer one. Applying online instead? That photo you can make here.
The official rules
| Size | 45 mm high × 35 mm wide |
|---|---|
| Head | Crown to chin 29–34 mm |
| Copies | 2 identical photos |
| Printing | Professional standard, on plain white photographic paper, no border |
| Not allowed | A cut-down version of a larger picture |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey |
Official sources
- Photos for passports (GOV.UK)Checked 21 October 2026. GOV.UK content last updated 2026-09-09.
Questions
What size is a UK passport photo?
45 mm high by 35 mm wide, with 29–34 mm from the crown to the chin.
Can I print UK passport photos at home?
GOV.UK asks for photos printed to a professional standard on photographic paper, and not cut down from a larger picture. Use a photo booth or shop, or apply online with a digital photo.