United Kingdom
UK Passport Photo (Digital)
At least 600×750 px, between 50 KB and 10 MB, plain light background.
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UK Passport Photo (Digital)
United Kingdom- Dimensions
- 600 × 750 px minimum
- File size
- 50 KB – 10 MB
- Format
- JPEG
Last checked 2026-08-16. Confirm on GOV.UK, Photos for passports, since requirements change without notice.
Drop your file hereFace the camera against a plain, evenly lit wall
| Pixel dimensions | min 600 × 750 px |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Aspect ratio | 4:5 |
| Maximum file size | 10 MB |
| Minimum file size | 50 KB |
| Accepted formats | JPEG |
| Background | Plain light grey or cream |
| Head height | 50–69% of image height |
Every rule
- Minimum 600 × 750 pixels, in a 4:5 portrait ratio.
- Between 50 KB and 10 MB.
- Plain light grey or cream background, pure white is discouraged.
- No glasses, neutral expression, mouth closed.
- Nothing covering the face; head coverings only for religious or medical reasons.
What goes wrong
The rejections people actually hit with this requirement.
Rejected for a background that is "too white".
UK guidance asks for light grey or cream, not white. A very slightly tinted background passes more reliably.
File under 50 KB.
A heavily compressed photo will be refused. Raise the quality or the resolution rather than shrinking further.
Check the official source
These figures were last checked on 2026-08-16. Requirements change without notice and portals do not always announce it, so confirm before you submit anything with a deadline or a fee attached.
GOV.UK, Photos for passports ↗