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UK Passport
35×45 mm · standard
Country · United Kingdom · Issue 04
🇬🇧 UK passport
& British visa photos.
35×45 mm, light grey background, eyes 29–34 mm from the chin. Gov.uk ready. Also generates a UK Photo Code for online renewals.
◆ Document types
12+ United Kingdom documents.
Each document below is on file with its exact size and rules. Pick the document on the home page form — we apply the right spec automatically.
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UK Photo Code
digital · gov.uk online
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UK Visa
35×45 mm · standard
04
BRP / Biometric Residence
35×45 mm · standard
05
Driving licence
35×45 mm · DVLA
06
UK Citizenship
35×45 mm · standard
07
Travel Doc / Convention 1951
35×45 mm · standard
08
Settlement / ILR
35×45 mm · standard
◆ Photo requirements
The spec, decoded.
You don’t need to memorise this — VisaPics applies it automatically. We’re documenting it here so you can sanity-check the output before submitting.
Size
35×45 mm
Background
Light grey, cream, or other plain light colour
Head height
29 – 34 mm (chin to crown)
Glasses
Allowed if non-glare; frames must not cover eyes
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Recency
Taken in the last month for renewals; 6 months otherwise
◆ FAQ
United Kingdom-specific questions.
What is the correct UK passport photo size?
35×45 mm. Eyes 29–34 mm from the chin. Head fills 70–80% of the height.
Can I wear glasses?
Yes — provided there’s no glare and the frames don’t obscure your eyes. Tinted lenses must come off.
What background color?
Light grey, cream, or another plain pale background. We apply it automatically.
What is the UK Photo Code?
A unique code you enter on gov.uk during an online passport application. We can issue one alongside the photo — see UK Photo Code.
Can I smile?
No. Neutral expression, mouth closed.
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