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UK passport photos differ from US and most other countries in two important ways: the background must be light grey or cream (not white), and since the 2025 rule change, photos must be taken within the last month — far stricter than the US six-month rule. The UK uses the standard ICAO 35×45mm format.
What Makes This Specification Unique
Background must be light grey or cream — pure white is NOT acceptable (opposite of US)
Photos must be taken within the LAST MONTH (changed from 6 months in 2025)
Glasses ARE allowed (unlike US/India) but with strict no-glare conditions
HM Passport Office has certified specific apps (like Smartphone iD) for digital submissions
Recent Changes
2025: Photo recency rule tightened from 6 months to 1 month.
Common Rejection Reasons
Pure white background (must be light grey or cream)
Photo older than one month (stricter than most countries)
Glare on glasses
Shadows on face or background
Red-eye
ExactPix Tool Rules for This Spec
When you use the ExactPix tool on this page, it's pre-configured with these rules:
Background must be light grey or cream — NOT pure white (unlike US)
Photo must be taken within the LAST MONTH (since 2025 rule change)
Glasses allowed but check for glare
Applications That Require This Photo
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources
Reviewed: 2026-05-01