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Baby Passport Photo UK Requirements 2026:
Rules, Size & Examples
Complete guide to baby passport photo rules in the UK. Size, background, expression rules, examples, common mistakes and how to take a perfect passport photo for babies and children.
Baby Passport Photo
UK Requirements
- Plain light background
- Baby alone in the photo
- No toys, dummies or objects
- Natural expression
- Eyes open if possible, not required under 1 year
1. Baby Passport Photo UK Requirements
The UK has specific rules for babies and children’s passport photos. Following these rules will help make sure your application is accepted without delays.
Main rules for baby passport photos
The photo must be clear, recent, in colour and taken against a plain light-coloured background. Your baby must be alone in the photo, with no visible parent, hand, toy, dummy or object.
Important: Children must be alone in the photo. Babies must not be holding toys or dummies. Children under 1 do not need to have their eyes open.
2. UK Baby Passport Photo Size
The size is the same for babies and adults.
Printed UK baby passport photo size
- Photo size: 35mm × 45mm
- Face size: 29mm – 34mm from chin to crown
- Head position: centred and looking straight ahead where possible
- Background: plain light grey or cream
3. Digital Baby Passport Photo Rules
Digital baby passport photos must be suitable for online upload and must not be affected by shadows, blur, filters or poor lighting.
Digital photo checklist
- Must be in colour
- Must be clear and sharp
- No shadows on the face or background
- No filters or editing
- File format: JPG or JPEG
- File size: 50KB to 10MB
- Minimum size: 600px wide × 750px high
4. Printed Baby Passport Photo Rules
Printed baby passport photos must be high quality and match the official UK passport photo size.
Printed photo checklist
- Printed on high-quality photo paper
- Correct size: 35mm × 45mm
- High-quality and clear image
- No creases or marks
- Good colour and lighting
5. Baby and Child Expression Rules
Expression rules for babies and children
The UK passport photo rules are more relaxed for young children. Children under 6 do not need to look directly at the camera or have a plain expression.
What is accepted for children?
- Children under 6 do not need to look directly at the camera
- Children under 6 do not need to have a plain expression
- The face should still be visible and not covered
- The child must still be alone in the photo
6. Eyes Open Rules for Babies
Do babies need their eyes open?
For adults and older children, eyes must be open and visible. For babies under 1 year old, the eyes do not need to be open.
Tip: Try to photograph your baby shortly after feeding when they are calm and awake. Natural light from a window can help illuminate the face evenly.
7. Background and Lighting Rules
Best background for a baby passport photo
- Use a plain light-coloured background
- Plain light grey or cream is best
- No patterned blankets or coloured backgrounds
- No shadows behind the baby or on the face
- No toys, chairs, hands, arms or other people visible
- Avoid harsh flash directly on the face
8. Can Parents Hold the Baby?
Can a parent be visible?
No. Parents or carers must not be visible in the passport photo. The baby must be photographed alone. If the baby needs support, your hand must not be visible in the final photo.
Best way to take the photo
A good method is to lay the baby on a plain light-coloured sheet and take the photo from above. Make sure the sheet is smooth, clean and free from shadows or patterns.
Common mistake: A parent’s hand, arm or clothing visible in the frame can cause the photo to be rejected.
9. Common Rejection Mistakes
Why baby passport photos get rejected
- Parent, carer or hand visible in the photo
- Toy or dummy visible
- Dark or patterned background
- Heavy shadows on the face or background
- Photo too dark, blurry or low quality
- Baby’s face too close or too small in the frame
- Face not centred properly
- Filters or editing applied
10. Correct and Incorrect Examples
Correct
Correct features
- Good lighting
- Plain background
- Baby alone
- Face visible
- Centred
Incorrect
11. Get Your Baby Passport Photo Prepared
Your baby passport photo is manually checked and prepared before the final digital photo is sent by email within 24 hours. Printed passport photos are also available for customers in the UK and Ireland.
What you receive
- Manual photo check before delivery
- Digital baby passport photo by email within 24 hours
- Correct 35mm × 45mm printed photo size
- Printed photos available for UK and Ireland customers
- Useful for baby, child and adult passport photo orders
12. FAQ
Can my baby have their eyes closed in a UK passport photo?
Yes. Babies under 1 year old do not need to have their eyes open. For children over 1 year old, the eyes should be open and visible.
Can I hold my baby for the passport photo?
Your baby must be alone in the photo. If you support the baby’s head, your hand must not be visible in the final image.
What background do I need for a baby passport photo?
Use a plain light-coloured background. A plain light grey or cream background is usually best.
What size is a printed UK baby passport photo?
A printed UK passport photo must be 35mm wide and 45mm high.
Can my baby use a dummy or hold a toy?
No. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies in the passport photo.
Use Foxly Passport Photo Maker for Your Baby Passport Photo
Download the Foxly Passport Photo Maker app, upload your baby photo from your phone and get a compliant digital passport photo prepared to submit.
