UK passport (online application) requirements
| Item | Size | File size | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 1200 × 1500 px | 50–10000 KB | Plain light background, taken in the last month |
Source: GOV.UK, photos for passports, checked October 2026. Rules change between notices: if yours gives different numbers, type them into the boxes above.
What GOV.UK asks for
A digital passport photo must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, between 50 KB and 10 MB, and taken in the last month. The tool makes 1200 × 1500 pixels, the same 4 : 5 shape, with the head at the proportions of the printed photo (29–34 mm of 45 mm).
The background should be plain and light-coloured, with no shadows. You should be alone in the photo, with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Tick "Make the background plain white" if the wall behind you is patterned or dark.
How to use it
- Choose your form; its sizes appear and can be changed.
- Add a clear phone photo of your face and drag it into the oval.
- Optionally make the background white, or add your name and date.
- Press Make photo, check the ticks and download. Do the same for the signature.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a UK digital passport photo?
At least 600 × 750 pixels and between 50 KB and 10 MB.
How old can the photo be?
It must have been taken in the last month.
Can I take it with my phone?
Yes. Ask someone else to take it, at eye level, against a plain light wall with even light.
Is my photo uploaded to Toololo?
No. Everything runs in your browser.