The following information relates to the guides which are provided by the IPS regarding UK Passport Photographs...
We make sure that the prints your recieve will follow these guidelines before we send them to your door.
The photographs must be:
- Identical;
- Recent (taken within the last month);
- 45 millimetres (mm) high x 35 millimetres (mm) wide (please do not trim your photographs to meet this condition);
- Taken against an off-white, cream or light grey plain background so that your features are clearly distinguishable against the background;
- Printed on low-gloss, plain white photo-quality paper (with no watermarks, embossing or printing on the back);
- Undamaged, for example, by creases from paperclips;
- Of you on your own (no toys, dummies or other people visible);
- A close-up of your head and shoulders so that your head, from the bottom of your chin to your crown is between 29mm and 34mm high; and
- Clear of writing on the front and back.
The photographs must also:
- Be in sharp focus and clear;
- Have a strong definition between the face and background; and
- Be printed professionally. Photographs printed at home are not likely to be of an acceptable quality.
The photographs must show:
- No shadows;
- You facing forwards, looking straight towards the camera;
- A neutral expression, with your mouth closed;
- Your eyes open and clearly visible (with no sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses, and no hair across your eyes);
- No reflection or glare on your glasses, and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses);
- Your full head, without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons; and
- Nothing covering your face. Please make sure nothing covers the outline of your eyes, nose or mouth.
Source as of 14-05-2008 : IPS Website
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