What is the required head height and eye-line position for a United Kingdom passport photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 28.8mm and 34.2mm (64%–76% of total frame height, or 340–404px). The horizontal eye line must sit 25.2mm to 30.6mm (297–361px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm)?

The mandatory background color is Plain Light Grey / Cream (#F2F2F2) (exact hex code #F2F2F2). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #F2F2F2.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my United Kingdom passport photo?

No. HM Passport Office (GOV.UK) strictly prohibits eyeglasses in UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 35×45mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 8 calibrated copies (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official HM Passport Office (GOV.UK) Specification

🇬🇧UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm)

Pre-calibrated to 1.38"×1.77" (35×45mm) at 300 DPI (413×531px) with Plain Light Grey / Cream (#F2F2F2) backdrop.

Print Sheet

8 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

25–240 KB

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Official required color: Plain Light Grey / Cream (#F2F2F2)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm) Size & Head Position

Plain Light Grey / Cream (#F2F2F2)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

1.38" × 1.77" (35 × 45 mm) • 413×531px at 300 DPI (25–240 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

64% to 76% of frame (1.13"–1.35" / 28.8–34.2 mm). Auto-targeted to 70.0%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

56% to 68% from bottom (0.99"–1.2" / 25.2–30.6 mm). Auto-targeted to 62.0%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Recommended
• Background: Plain Light Grey / Cream (#F2F2F2)

United Kingdom Requirements Note

8 copies of 35×45mm UK photos fit on a single 4×6" print sheet (print at Boots or Snappy Snaps).

Authority: HM Passport Office (GOV.UK)Full UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	35 × 45 mm (1.38" × 1.77")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	28.8–34.2 mm (1.13"–1.35" / 64%–76%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	25.2–30.6 mm (0.99"–1.2" / 56%–68%)
Official Background Color	Plain Light Grey / Cream (#F2F2F2)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Frontal Pose Required
Portal File Size Window	25 KB to 240 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top United Kingdom Photo Rejection Reasons

!Using stark pure white instead of HMPO's recommended plain light grey or cream (#F2F2F2) for fair hair/skin contrast
!Head crown-to-chin measurement falling outside 29mm–34mm (64%–76% of the 45mm height)
!Hair covering eyebrows or eyes, or wearing glasses without a medical exemption

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying United Kingdom pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 4°).
3
Auto-Crop to 35×45mm & Replace Background with #F2F2F2
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (31.5mm) and places your eye line at 27.9mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #F2F2F2.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 8-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 413×531px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for HM Passport Office (GOV.UK).

According to HM Passport Office (GOV.UK), the official UK Biometric Passport Photo (35×45mm) size is 35mm × 45mm (1.38" × 1.77"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 413 × 531 pixels with a file size between 25 KB and 240 KB.

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