Passport Photo — United Kingdom Resizer

What matters

Passport Photo — United Kingdom dimensions at a glance

UK passport photos are 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI). Unlike many countries, the UK requires a light grey or cream background rather than pure white.

HMPO is strict about photo compliance. Incorrect background color is one of the most common rejection reasons for UK passport applications.

Rejected photos delay passport processing by weeks. The UK specifically rejects pure white backgrounds, shadows, and colored backgrounds.

Best practices

Use the crop intentionally

• Use a plain light grey or cream background — NOT pure white.
• Neutral expression with mouth closed. No smiling.
• Head should take up 70-80% of the frame height.