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UK Passport Photo · HMPO compliant
UK Passport Photo Online — HM Passport Office ready
Turn a selfie into a UK passport photo that meets HM Passport Office rules: 35×45 mm, plain light background, correct head size. Digital JPEG for the online GOV.UK application plus a printable sheet, ready in 30 seconds.
Il tuo selfie→ICAO compliant
Free preview · ICAO 9303 · digital file + printable sheet with 6 photos
Where you can use this UK passport photo
GOV.UK online application
Digital JPEG at exact dimensions and file size for the GOV.UK ‘apply for a passport’ service.
Adult passport renewal
First-time and renewal passports for adults submitted online or by post.
Child & baby passports
Works for babies and children — no need to visit a photo studio with a newborn.
Driving licence & Blue Badge
The 35×45 mm size is accepted by DVLA for driving licences and by councils for Blue Badge applications.
UK Passport Photo Requirements
Size35×45 mm
BackgroundPlain light grey or cream
Face height29–34 mm chin to crown
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed
GlassesNot allowed
Resolution600 DPI, print-ready
IDReady.ai vs UK photo booth
Photo booth or Boots
£6–£10 per session
Walk to the booth, redo if wrong
Prints only, no digital code for online
Awkward for children and babies
IDReady.ai
€5.90, from your sofa
Digital JPEG for GOV.UK + printable sheet
Retake for free until it's perfect
HMPO-compliant or refund
Ready in 30 seconds, from home
Skip the booth. Take a selfie and get your UK passport photo in 30 seconds.
Free preview. You only pay if you're satisfied.
Frequently asked questions
What are UK passport photo requirements?+
HM Passport Office requires a 35×45 mm colour photo, taken in the last month, on a plain light-grey or cream background, with a neutral expression and both eyes clearly visible. Our AI generates a photo compliant with all these rules.
Can I use this for the online GOV.UK passport application?+
Yes. You get a digital JPEG at the exact dimensions and file size required by the GOV.UK ‘apply for a passport’ digital service, plus a printable sheet for paper applications.
Does IDReady.ai work for a child's UK passport photo?+
Yes. It works for adult, child and baby passport photos. For infants, take the selfie against a plain background — the AI handles the rest.
Is the photo accepted by HM Passport Office?+
The output meets the official HM Passport Office photo standard. If the application is rejected because of the photo, we refund you.
How much does a UK passport photo cost with IDReady.ai?+
€5.90, compared to £6–10 at a photo booth or Boots. You retake for free and pay only if you're satisfied.
