Urgently Need A UK Passport Picture?

Here are some tips on how to take your photo at home...

The photographer should stand or kneel with their back to a large window.
The subject should be minimum 4 feet from camera.
The backdrop should be 2 feet from subject.
The backdrop could ideally be a large bed sheet in light grey or off white.
Pulled tightly to avoid creases.
Camera should be level with the subjects eyeline.
Allow plenty of space around the head do not crop close to the head.

Once you take your photo if you email it to us;

We will check it and generate a UK passport code.

Good luck.

This should avoid shadows. See below full requirements...

Taken against a plain cream or light grey background.
Clear and in focus.
Without any creases or tears
Unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned)
Unaltered by computer software
Be a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders
Contain no other objects or people
Be in clear contrast to the background
Be facing forward and looking straight at the camera
Have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
Have your eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses
Not have hair in front of your eyes
Not have a head covering (unless it's for religious or medical reasons)
Not have anything covering your face
Not have any ‘red eye'
Not have any shadows on your face or behind you
You can't wear sunglasses or tinted glasses. You can wear reading glasses but your eyes must show fully through clear lenses without glare or reflections.