Guidance

Photo standards

Information regarding the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs.

From:
Home Office and HM Passport Office
Published
7 February 2012
Last updated
2925 SeptemberOctober 2022 — See all updates

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Information regarding the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs in order to meet the standard set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and in what cases exceptions may be made.

Published 7 February 2012
Last updated 2925 SeptemberOctober 2022 + show all updates

  1. Updates to the guidance.

  2. Accessible version added.

  3. Updated document with minor formatting changes throughout.

  4. First published.