United Kingdom UK Passport (35 × 45 mm)
Crop your photo to exactly 35 × 45 mm (900 × 1200 px) and download a print-ready JPEG. 45 mm high × 35 mm wide; head 29–34 mm from chin to crown.
- 45 mm high × 35 mm wide; head 29–34 mm from chin to crown.
- HM Passport Office digital photos: at least 600 × 750 px, 50 KB – 10 MB. No white background for UK.
- All sizes for United Kingdom
Advanced options
United Kingdom UK Passport (35 × 45 mm) requirements
Size: 35 × 45 mm (900 × 1200 px). Background: Plain cream or light grey.
45 mm high × 35 mm wide; head 29–34 mm from chin to crown.
HM Passport Office digital photos: at least 600 × 750 px, 50 KB – 10 MB. No white background for UK.
Requirements change occasionally. Always double-check the official portal before submitting.
How to take a good photo at home
Stand about 1.5 m from a plain, light wall in daylight or with lamps on both sides to avoid shadows. Have someone take the photo at eye level with the phone held upright. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, no glasses, hat or filters. Then upload it here and drag the dashed oval over your head.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a United Kingdom uk passport?
35 × 45 mm, or 900 × 1200 pixels for online upload. 45 mm high × 35 mm wide; head 29–34 mm from chin to crown. HM Passport Office digital photos: at least 600 × 750 px, 50 KB – 10 MB. No white background for UK.
What background colour do I need?
Plain cream or light grey. This tool crops and resizes but does not change the background, so photograph yourself against a plain wall in good, even light.
How do I print it?
Turn on the print sheet under Advanced options to lay out several copies on a 4 × 6 inch or A4 page with cutting guides, then print at 100% scale at any photo shop or on a home printer.