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Photo standards and quality assurance: caseworker guidance

TellsInformation HMregarding Passport Office staff about the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs.

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Home Office and HM Passport Office
Published
7 February 2012
Last updated
2725 MarchOctober 20242022 — See all updates

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ThisInformation guidanceregarding tells HM Passport Office staff about 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 2725 MarchOctober 20242022 + show all updates

  1. Guidance updated as detailed on page 5.

  2. Updates to the guidance.

  3. Accessible version added.

  4. Updated document with minor formatting changes throughout.

  5. First published.