UK passport photo (35 × 45 mm)
UK passport photos are 35 × 45 mm with the head 29–34 mm from chin to crown, on a plain cream or light grey background. Digital photos need at least 600 × 750 pixels and 50 kB to 10 MB.
- Digital file 900 × 1157 px.
- 4×6 print sheet with 8 photos and cut marks.
- $1 once. Your photo stays on your device.
Make your photo
or drop it here. It stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
How to take a photo that passes
- Stand about 4 ft (1.2 m) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window.
- Have someone else take the photo at eye level. Include your shoulders.
- Glasses off, hair away from your eyes, neutral expression, mouth closed.
- No filters, beauty mode or portrait blur. Use the original file, not a screenshot.
Official requirements
- Printed photos: 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, two identical copies.
- Head 29–34 mm from chin to crown.
- Plain cream or light grey background with clear contrast to you.
- Plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open. Avoid glasses; never tinted lenses or glare.
- Digital photos: at least 600 × 750 pixels, 50 kB to 10 MB. Someone else should take the photo.
GOV.UK says photos from a booth or shop are more likely to be approved than photos taken on your own device, and printed photos must be a professional-standard print.
Sources
- GOV.UK — Photos for passports: photo requirements checked 2026-10-09
- GOV.UK — Photos for passports: digital photos checked 2026-10-09
Rules change. If an official page says something different from this summary, follow the official page.
Printing your UK passport photos
Download the 4×6 sheet and order it as a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo print — at a pharmacy kiosk, their website, or on a home photo printer at 100% scale. A single 4 × 6 photo print costs roughly $0.16 at Walmart to $0.39 at CVS (prices vary by store). Cut along the marks; each photo measures 35 × 45 mm.
Questions
Will my photo be accepted?
BuckBooth sizes and frames your photo to the published rules and checks head size, position, straightness, sharpness and background. The issuing authority always makes the final decision, and a few things only you can control: lighting, no glasses, a neutral expression and a recent photo. If your photo is rejected, we refund you — see the refund policy.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Your photo is processed inside your browser. Our servers only see the PayPal order and an anonymous fingerprint of the file that ties your purchase to that photo.
Is this a subscription?
No. It is a single $1 payment through PayPal for one photo, and nothing is charged again.
What do I get for $1?
For one photo: a digital JPEG in the exact size for your document and a 4×6 inch print sheet with several copies and cut marks. You can switch documents and download again for the same photo.
How do I pay?
With PayPal. PayPal may also offer debit or credit card checkout without an account, depending on your country.
Can I use it for a Canadian passport?
Not for printed Canadian passport photos: Canada requires photos taken by a commercial photographer with their details on the back. BuckBooth does not offer Canadian specifications.