United Kingdom 60+ London Oyster photocard: size and rules
| Size | 700×900 pixels |
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| File size | 50 KB to 6 MB |
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| Background | cream or light grey |
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| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no glare |
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| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
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- A clear, unaltered colour photo of your head and shoulders, full face, on a plain light background
- JPG, BMP or GIF under 6 MB, uploaded with the online application
- For London residents aged 60 until they qualify for the Freedom Pass
Note on the sources: TfL gives no pixel size or background colour; this is the UK online passport photo.
Official rules: tfl.gov.uk: 60+ London Oyster photocard. Rules checked on 27 October 2026.
Who needs it
Londoners aged 60 and over who aren't yet old enough for the Freedom Pass can get free travel on buses, the Tube and most rail in London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.
How to apply
- Apply online with proof of your London address and age. (TfL: 60+ London Oyster photocard)
- Upload a colour photo of your head and shoulders, full face, on a plain light background, as a JPG, BMP or GIF under 6 MB. (TfL: 60+ London Oyster photocard)
- When you reach the Freedom Pass age, apply for the Freedom Pass instead.
How to take the United Kingdom 60+ London Oyster photocard on your phone
- Stand about an arm's length from a plain cream or light grey wall, facing a window or other soft light, so there are no shadows on your face or behind you.
- Tilt clear glasses so they don't reflect the light, push your hair away from your eyes and eyebrows, and keep a neutral face with your mouth closed.
- Hold the phone at eye level, or ask someone to take it. Picproved's camera tells you when your head is straight, centred and the right size.
- Picproved crops the photo to 700×900 pixels, evens out the cream background and checks every rule before you save.
- Save the file and upload it with the online application: it comes out 50 KB to 6 MB. There is no printed photo to send.
Why photos like this get rejected
If the office rejects it
| Picproved | Other big passport photo apps |
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| Which photos are covered | Every photo you save | Two of the four pay out only for photos that passed their own expert check or a paid human check |
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| Proof of the rejection | None. Tell us it was rejected | Three of the four ask for proof of the rejection or a reason for the claim |
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| Time to tell us | 90 days from your order | 14 days from getting the photo at one, 30 days from the rejection at another; we found no limit at the other two |
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Questions
- What size is the United Kingdom 60+ London Oyster photocard?
- 700×900 pixels.
- What file size does the United Kingdom 60+ London Oyster photocard need?
- 50 KB to 6 MB. Picproved saves the file inside this limit.
- What background does the United Kingdom 60+ London Oyster photocard need?
- A plain cream or light grey background with no shadows or patterns.
- Can I wear glasses in the United Kingdom 60+ London Oyster photocard?
- Clear glasses are allowed if your eyes show clearly with no glare. Tinted glasses are not.
- How do I make the United Kingdom 60+ London Oyster photocard with my phone?
- Stand facing the camera against a plain wall in even light. Picproved shows live checks while you take it, crops it to 700×900 pixels and checks the rules before you save. Your photo stays on your device.
- What is the difference between the 60+ Oyster and the Freedom Pass?
- The 60+ Oyster photocard covers Londoners from 60 until the State Pension age; the Freedom Pass takes over from then. Both need a photo.
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