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How to take a UK passport photo with your phone
Lighting, background, framing and what to avoid when using an iPhone or Android phone.
Read the guide →UK passport photo guides
Practical passport-photo guidance, without the guesswork.
Clear UK-focused guides for taking a better source photo, understanding HM Passport Office requirements and choosing the right digital, print or photo-code route.
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The core guides most applicants need first.
Start with the official-rule pages before comparing providers or troubleshooting an application.
01 · RULES
UK passport photo requirements
Digital and printed rules, kept separate and easy to scan.
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Digital passport photos UK
File, image and online-application guidance for digital submissions.
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Passport photo code guide
What a photo code is, how it differs from an image file and when you need one.
Open guide →Practical photo guides
Better source photos start before you upload.
Phone setup, lighting and biometric visibility are easier to fix before the photograph reaches an application form.
Phone guide
Take a UK Passport Photo with Your Phone
Use an iPhone or Android phone while keeping the source photograph natural and suitable for a UK application.
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Lighting
Passport Photo Lighting Guide
See how even light, shadows and glare affect clarity, facial visibility and the quality of the source photograph.
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Biometrics
Biometric Passport Photos Explained
Understand why face position, visibility and a true likeness matter when HM Passport Office assesses a photograph.
Read guide →Help & troubleshooting
Find the answer for the situation you are in.
Baby & child passport photos
Age-specific guidance and practical photo-taking tips.
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Photo rejected?
What to check when a UK passport photo is not accepted.
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Photo code not working
Common reasons a photo code may fail and what to verify next.
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Passport photos near me
Compare shops, booths and online routes before travelling.
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Provider comparisons
Research the route before you make the trip.
Commercial provider information is kept separate from official HM Passport Office requirements.
Source policy
Official UK guidance first.
Core passport-photo guidance is reviewed against current GOV.UK and HM Passport Office material. Provider prices, bundles and service claims are treated separately from official rules.
Independent servicePassport Photo Code UK is not GOV.UK or HM Passport Office. HM Passport Office makes the final decision on photo acceptance.
Passport Photo Code UK is an independent UK passport-photo service. Guidance is informational and does not guarantee acceptance.