Passport photography service

Need a passport or visa picture ?

Print and Digital versions are available for adults and children

Take a look at the information below or bring your requirements with you

British, European and Worldwide passport photographs and visa photographs are available for all ages. Fast turn around available, depending on which speciation you require.

All our adult and baby passports/Visa photographs are checked using the latest passport photographic information and are guaranteed to pass. We use the latest camera and lighting equipment to ensure that your passports/visa photographs are of the highest quality.

All images are checked using the latest information for your country.

Babies and newborns

We have specialised equipment to help you hold your baby and our professional staff will guide you in holding your baby or newborn to get the best results.

Prices

Digital file only

£20 (+VAT)

With 4 prints

£30 (+VAT)

Call us to make an appontment: 01224 877 499

or book appointment on-line. In most cases we can fit you in same day

Choose your country for more information

UK Passport / Visa / Driving License

  • Head Size for UK Passport Photograph is 29-34mm
  • In colour on plain white photographic paper
  • Taken against a plain cream or light grey background
  • Taken within the last month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Without any tears or creases
  • Unmarked on both sides (unless a photo needs to be countersigned)
  • Unaltered by computer software
  • Facing forward and looking straight at the camera, with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, without anything covering the face
  • Without a head covering (unless it’s worn for religious or medical reasons)
  • With eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses
  • With your eyes not covered by sunglasses, tinted glasses, glasses frames or hair
  • Without any shadows in the picture

US Passport / Visa / Green Card

USA Passport Visa & Green Card Photograph Requirements

  • Height x Width 50x50mm
  • Head Size 28-35mm
  • Eye height must be between 28-35 mm from the bottom of the photo
  • All photographs must taken within the last 6 months
  • Should be looking directly into the camera, front facing. No hats or masks, religious headgear is allowed, but should properly show the face.
  • Photograph background must be white or off-white, no distracting shadows on the face or background
  • Applicant image must be centered and facing forward
  • Photographs must be taken in colour (NOT black and white)

USA Online Passport Visa & Green Card Photograph Requirements

  • Height x Width 600x600pixel
  • Head Size 50-69%

Polish Passport / Visa / ID / Driving License

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size 31-36mm
  • Eye level 20-30mm
  • Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably max 6 month old)
  • Must be a colour photograph printed on normal photographic paper
  • Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
  • Full face taken straight forward 30 – 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
  • Taken against a light background
  • Without sunglasses
  • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
  • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
  • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
  • The mouth must be closed
  • There should be a margin of 3mm to 4mm between the head and the edge of the photograph

 

Indian Passport / Visa / ID / OCI

  • The Indian Visa Photograph should be in color and of the size of 2 inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm).
  • Photo needs to presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (28 mm to 35 mm). Eye height is between 1- 1/8 inches to 1-3.
  • The photo-print should be clear and with a continuous-tone quality.
  • It should have full face, front view, eyes open.
  • Photo should present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.
  • Center head within frame.
  • The background should be a plain light coloured background.
  • There should not be any distracting shadows on the face or on the background.
  • Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.
  • The expression on the face should look natural.

Canadian Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 50x70mm
  • Head Size 31-36mm
  • Taken with a neutral facial expression, mouth closed and no smiling allowed
  • Plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tone
  • Glasses are allowed but must have no reflection or cover the eyes.
  • Must be taken within the last six months
  • Photographs must be printed on photographic quality paper.
  • The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed.
  • Name and complete address of the photo studio and the date the photo was taken, must be on the back of one of the images. The photographer may use a stamp or handwrite this information. Stick-on labels are unacceptable.

Australian Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm.
  • Head Size 32-36mm from top of head to bottom of chin, not including the hair.
  • Glasses are not allowed in passport photos taken from 1 July 2018.
  • Background should be plain white/off white with no shadows.
  • Should be looking directly into the camera, front facing. No hats or masks is allowed. Religious headgear is allowed, but should properly show the face.
  • It should show your head and top of shoulders close up.
  • Image resolution 150 dpi.
  • File size should be less than 5MB.

New Zealand Passport / Visa

New Zealand Passport Photograph Requirements

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size 32-36mm from top of head to bottom of chin, not including the hair
  • Photo must be less than six months old
  • Background to be plain and light, but not white
  • Must have a strong contrast between the image and background, with no shadows
  • No sunglasses or glasses with tinted lenses, we recommend you remove your glasses for the shoot.
  • No head covering or headband should be worn, unless it’s for religious or medical reasons
  • New Zealand passports photographs of babies must be photographed on their own with no toys or dummies. Their eyes must be open.

New Zealand Online Passport Photograph Requirements

  • File type Jpeg
  • File size between 500kb – 10mb
  • Dimensions between 900 x 1200 pixel – 4500 x 600 pixel
  • Aspect Ratio 4:3 Portrait

Netherlands Passport / Visa

Netherlands Passport Photograph Requirements

  • Netherlands passport photograph requirements height x width. 35x45mm.
  • Head size top of head to chin 26-30mm.
  • Head size ear to ear 16-20mm.
  • Taken against a light background.
  • Without sunglasses.
  • Eyebrows must be visible .
  • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons.
  • Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses.
  • The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes.
  • The mouth must be closed.
  • Dutch passports photographs of babies must be photographed on their own with no toys or dummies. Their eyes must be open.
  • Dimensions for babies have a different head size, top of head to chin can be 19-30mm and ear to ear is the same 16-20mm.

Netherlands Baby Passport Photograph Requirements

  • Netherlands passport photograph requirements height x width. 35x45mm.
  • Head size top of head to chin 19-30mm.
  • Head size ear to ear 16-20mm.
  • Taken against a light background.
  • Eyebrows must be visible .
  • Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons.
  • The mouth can be open.
  • Dutch passports photographs of babies must be photographed on their own with no toys or dummies. Their eyes must be open.
  • Dimensions for babies have a different head size, top of head to chin can be 19-30mm and ear to ear is the same 16-20mm.

German Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm.
  • Head Size 32-36mm.
  • The photo must clearly show the person’s facial features from the bottom of the chin to the crown, as well as the left and right sides of the face. The face must take up 70 – 80% of the photo. This corresponds to a height of 32 – 36mm.
  • Because it is often difficult to determine where the top of the head would be without hair, photos should be rejected only if the face measures less than 27mm or more than 40mm.
  • In the case of voluminous hairstyles, the entire head (including hair) must be visible without reducing the size of the face, if possible. The face must be centred in the photo.
  • Should be looking directly into the camera, front facing. No hats or masks, religious headgear is allowed, but should properly show the face.
  • Glasses are allowed but no reflection or glare from on the lenses is allowed. The eyes must be clearly visible.
  • Background should be plain white/off white with no shadows.
  • Photographs should provide a full frontal view of the head, neck and top of the shoulders with ears, as much as possible, clearly visible. Exposed shoulders and chest are to be avoided.
  • When the photograph is cut to a size, there should be a margin of 3mm to 4mm between the head and the edge of the photograph.
  • Babies under 1 year can have their eyes closed.

Spanish Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 40x30mm
  • Head Size 70%
  • Glasses are allowed but no reflection or glare from on the lenses is allowed. The eyes must be cleary visible. We recommend you remove your glasses.
  • Background should be plain white with no shadows
  • Should be looking directly into the camera, front facing. No hats or masks is allowed.

Norwegian Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 70-80%
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Sweden Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 29-34mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Finnish Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 47x36mm
  • Head Size – 32-36mm
  • Background – Light Grey
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Italian Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 30-34mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

French Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 32-36mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Czech Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 32-36mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Latvia Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 31-36mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Lithuania Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 60x40mm
  • Head Size – 31-35mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Turkish Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 60x50mm
  • Head Size – 42-48mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Russian Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 25-30mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Japanese Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 32-36mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Greek Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width – 40x60mm
  • Head Length – 31-35mm
  • Head Width – 20-35mm
  • Eye Level – 30-39mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Pakistani Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 50x50mm
  • Head Size – 25-35mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Somalia Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width – 35-45mm
  • Head Size – 31-36mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Zimbabwe Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width – 35-45mm
  • Head Size – 60-70%
  • Background – White
  • Clothes – Dark
  • Jewellery – Not allowed
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Belgium Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width – 35-45mm
  • Head Size – 31-36mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Irish Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width – 35-45mm
  • Head Size – 32-36mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Albanian Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width – 35-45mm
  • Head Size – 34-38mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Jamaican Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 25-35mm
  • Gap – 3-4mm from top of head to edge of photo
  • Background – White
  • Clothes – Dark, smart to cover flesh
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Austrian Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – Max 36mm
  • Eye – Distance 8-10mm
  • Background – Light grey
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Kenyan Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 40x50mm
  • Head Size – 60-70%
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Malaysian Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 50x35mm
  • Head Size – 25-30mm
  • Gap – 10mm above head, 10mm below head
  • Background – White
  • Clothes – Dark
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Thai Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 70-80%
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Philippine Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 70-80%
  • Background – Royal blue
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Vietnam Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 40x60mm
  • Head Size – 60-70%
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Tunisia Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 29-34mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Romanian Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 31-36mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Hong Kong Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 40x50mm
  • Head Size – 32-36mm
  • Background – White
  • Jewellery – Not allowed for men
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Moroccan Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 31-36mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Kuwait Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 60x40mm
  • Head Size – 70%
  • Background – Plain blue
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

South Africa Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 29-34mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Antigua Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 31-36mm
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Andorra Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 40x50mm
  • Head Size – 60-70%
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Algerian Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 45x30mm
  • Head Size – 60-70%
  • Background – Off White
  • Clothes – No uniforms allowed
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Afghanistan Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 35x45mm
  • Head Size – 31-36mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Qatar Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 50x50mm
  • Head Size – 70%
  • Background – Off White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Trinidad & Tobago Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 50x50mm
  • Head Size – 25-35mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Indonesian Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 50x50mm
  • Head Size – 60-70%
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Cambodia Passport / Visa

  • Photo Size – 50x50mm
    Head Size – 28-35mm
    Background – Off White
    Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Chinese Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 48x33mm
  • Head length – 28-33mm
  • Head width – 15-22mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last Month
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Nigerian Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 26-30mm
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Headgear: None allowed, only for religious purposes
  • Baby – Can have eyes closed, please check with us

Saudi Arabia Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 38mm
  • Digital file resolution (pixels): at least 600 dpi
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Dress code: clothes must be in contrast with the background. Do not wear white clothes
  • Beard: permitted if it represents your everyday likeness
  • Baby – You must photograph your child when he/she is awake because the eyes must be visible. You are required to remove your child’s pacifier and headwear during the photo session. Religious reasons still apply.

United Arab Emirates Passport / Visa

  • Height x Width 45x35mm
  • Head Size – 38mm
  • Digital file resolution (pixels): at least 600 dpi
  • Background – White
  • Photo Taken – Within the last 6 Months
  • Clear and in focus
  • Expression – Neutral, eyes open mouth closed
  • Glasses – recommended you don’t wear them
  • Dress code: clothes must be in contrast with the background. Do not wear white clothes
  • Beard: permitted if it represents your everyday likeness
  • Baby – You must photograph your child when he/she is awake because the eyes must be visible. You are required to remove your child’s pacifier and headwear during the photo session. Religious reasons still apply.
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