UK Passport Photo Guidelines
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Special Requirements
Your photo must be clear and in focus.
Your photo must be in colour
Your photo must be unaltered by computer software
Your photo must not contain other objects or people
Your photo must be taken against a plain light-coloured background
Your photo must be in clear contrast to the background
Your photo must not have ‘red eye’
Your photo must be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera
Your photo must have a plain expression and your mouth closed
Have your eyes open and visible
You must not have hair in front of your eyes
You must not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)
You must not have anything covering your face
You must not have any shadows on your face or behind you
Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. If you must wear glasses, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames or any glare, reflection or shadow.
Special Requirements for Children’s photo
Children must be on their own in the picture. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies.
Children under 6 do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression.
Children under one do not have to have their eyes open. You can support their head with your hand, but your hand must not be visible in the photo.
Children under one should lie on a plain light-coloured sheet. Take the photo from above.