UK British Passport Photos with a Digital ID Passport Photo Code

Your UK Passport Photo Code ...in 3 Easy Steps!

Did you know? That the UK Passport Office says that incorrect photos are one of the most common reasons for passport applications being rejected.

Save your valuable time & money - we have the pre-approved UK Passport Photo solution!

You no longer have to travel to a photographers studio or try finding a working photo booth just to take your passport photo – you can do it in 3 Easy Steps conveniently in the comfort of your own home by taking a photo using your mobile phone or tablet. It will take just a few minutes!

Take Your UK British Passport Photo At Home With A Tablet Or Smartphone

Take & Upload Your Photo

Ask your partner, a family member or a friend to take your photo (Following the requirements) with a smartphone or tablet and then upload it.

Official UK British Passport Photo Dimensions HMPO Digital Photo Code

Passport Office Biometric Checks

Our photo experts (We are real people) will make sure your photo is compliant & approved directly online with the Passport Office.

Digital UK British ID Passport Photo Codes Taken In Your Home For Online Application

Your Passport Photo Code is Ready!

On your online passport application enter your Photo Code and your approved photo will appear automatically!

Receive both the Digital Code & File for just £10

Passport Photo Code

A new secure Passport Photo Code system by The Passport Office that simplifies the process of attaching your approved passport photo to your online passport application.

BRITISH ID Photo Code

Why use a Passport Photo Code?

It is now by far the most convenient, easiest and most secure way to attach your photo to your online passport application.

The whole process of validating and sending your photo to The Passport Office is simplified - the handling of physical printed photographs or transferring and uploading of digital files is no longer required - just enter your unique code in the required field.

Will my photo will be accepted?

We will make the required checks so that your photo is compliant.

Your photo will then be biometrically checked online directly with the system at The Passport Office (HMPO) to ensure it passes their passport photo regulations & requirements.

You will then receive an email that it has passed and has been pre-approved and you will be issued with a unique Passport Photo Code.

How does it work with my online passport application?

You will receive an email containing your unique Passport Photo Code.
Enter your code into the required field in your online passport application and your pre-approved photo will appear automatically!

For how long is my Passport Photo Code valid?

The code is valid for 6 months from the date of issue and must be used within this time.
After 6 months the code will not be accepted by the Passport Office (HMPO).

When will I receive my Passport Photo Code?

If you have followed the Passport Office Photo Requirements on how take your photo it will take between 24-48 hours (If not a lot sooner) to receive an email with your Passport Photo Code.

If you have not followed the Passport Office Photo Requirements we will ask you to send us a new photo by email.
3 attempts are allowed for you to send us a photo that follows the requirements - after the third attempt we will cancel your order and you will receive a full refund.

Do Photo Booths Issue Photo Codes?

Some automatic photo booths supply photo codes, but they do not check your image directly online with The Passport Office system to ensure it passes their passport photo requirements.

We will make sure your photo is compliant & biometrically checked directly online with the Passport Office.

Digital File

You will receive the original digital file that we created for your Passport Photo Code. You can use it anywhere else that requires you to upload an ID Photo without specific measurements,

BRITISH Digital File

Take your Photo … and follow these official requirements:

BRITISH Photo Requirements

Distance & Background

Take your British Passport Photo using a Tablet From left to right: 1) The head is not fully visible 2) The head is not centred 3) Good passport photo!
The person taking the photo should stand 50cm from the person having the photograph taken as to ensure that the head and upper body are showing and are in the centre of the photograph.

Take your British Passport Photo at Home using a Tablet From left to right: 1) A plain background is not being used 2) Good passport photo!
The background must be a plain light colour such as cream, light grey or white.

Facial Features & Expression

Take your British Passport Photo at Home using a Smartphone From left to right: 1) Hair covering the eyes 2) Good passport photo!
Hair must not cover the eyes and the face & eyes must be fully visible.

Take your British Passport Photo using your Smartphone From left to right: 1) Smiling & the mouth is not closed 2) Good passport photo!
You must be facing forwards and look straight into the camera with a closed mouth. Don't smile.

Lighting & Positioning

Take your British Passport Photo at Home using your Smartphone From left to right: 1) One side of the face is in shadow 2) Good passport photo!
The face should be evenly lit and importantly no shadows should be visible on the face.

Take your British Passport Photo using a Mobile Phone From left to right: 1) The head is tilted to one side 2) Good passport photo!
The head must not be tilted but facing forward with straight shoulders. Look directly at the camera.

Glasses

Take your British Passport Photo at Home using a Smartphone From left to right: 1) Glare in the glasses and the eyes are not fully visible 2) Good passport photo! 2) Best alternative!
Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. Glare & reflections on the lenses is the most common reason for a failed photo.
If you do wear glasses they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames.

Hair & Headwear

Take your British Passport Photo using your Smartphone or mobile phone From left to right: 1) Hats are being worn 2) Hair accessories are being worn 3) Good passport photo!
Hats and head/hair accessories cannot not be worn.

Take your British Passport Photo using a Smartphone From left to right: 1) Face & eyes are not fully visible 2) Good passport photo!
If a person’s religion or beliefs does not allow them to have their head uncovered then they may cover their head. The face and eyes must be fully visible & the head covering must be plain, in one colour only and must contrast with the background.

Babies, Infants & Children

Take your Baby or Child for a British Passport Photo at Home using your Mobile Phone or Smartphone From left to right: 1) Visible support is seen in the photo 2) Good passport photo!

If the infant needs to be supported this must not be visible on the photo. The supporting hand can be hidden under the infant’s clothing.

Babies should lie on a plain light-coloured sheet with the photo taken from above. They must not be holding toys or using dummies.

Children must be on their own in the picture, they must not be holding toys.
Children under 6 do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression.