United Kingdom Baby and child passport (online) photo: size and rules
| Size | 35×45 mm (700×900 pixels) |
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| File size | 50 KB to 10 MB |
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| Background | cream, light grey, off-white or white |
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| Head height (chin to crown) | 29 to 34 mm |
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| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no glare |
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| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
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- Children under 6 don't have to look straight at the camera or have a neutral expression
- Babies under 1 don't need their eyes open
- No hands, toys or dummies in the photo. Lay a baby on a plain light sheet
- Turn on Baby mode under Extras so the checks allow closed eyes
Official rules: gov.uk. Rules checked on 26 October 2026.
You don't need a photo code
Applying online, you can take the photo using your own device during the application, with someone to help you, instead of entering a code from a photo booth or shop (GOV.UK: Get a passport photo). The code is only how GOV.UK collects a photo that a booth or shop took. GOV.UK says their photos are more likely to be approved, so check yours against the rules above before you use it. Passport photo code UK: do you need one?
For a baby, a booth rarely works: a child has to sit alone on the stool. GOV.UK says a baby under one should lie on a plain light-coloured sheet, photographed from above, and you can support their head as long as your hand doesn't show (GOV.UK: Get a passport photo).
How to take the United Kingdom Baby and child passport (online) photo on your phone
- Stand about an arm's length from a plain cream, light grey, off-white or white 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 35×45 mm (700×900 pixels) with the head 29 to 34 mm tall, evens out the cream background and checks every rule before you save.
- Save the file: it comes out 50 KB to 10 MB, ready to upload.
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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 Baby and child passport (online) photo?
- 35×45 mm. As a digital file that is 700×900 pixels.
- What file size does the United Kingdom Baby and child passport (online) photo need?
- 50 KB to 10 MB. Picproved saves the file inside this limit.
- What background does the United Kingdom Baby and child passport (online) photo need?
- A plain cream, light grey, off-white or white background with no shadows or patterns.
- Can I wear glasses in the United Kingdom Baby and child passport (online) photo?
- Clear glasses are allowed if your eyes show clearly with no glare. Tinted glasses are not.
- How do I make the United Kingdom Baby and child passport (online) photo 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 35×45 mm (700×900 pixels) and checks the rules before you save. Your photo stays on your device.
- Do I need a photo code for my child's passport online?
- No. You can take the photo using your own device during the online application instead of entering a code from a booth or shop. The same photo rules apply, relaxed for young children.
- Can I take my baby's passport photo at home?
- Yes, for an online application. Lay a baby under one on a plain light-coloured sheet and take the photo from above; their eyes can be closed, and your hand mustn't show if you support their head.
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