They must:

• measure 45 millimeters (mm) high by 35mm wide (the standard size used in photo booths in the UK)
• not be a cut-down version of a larger picture

If you use a photo booth outside the UK, check it can give you photos that measure 45mm high by 35mm wide..

Your photos must:

• be a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders
• contain no other objects or people
• be taken against a plain cream or light grey background
• be in clear contrast to the background
• not have ‘red eye’

In your photo, you must:

• be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera
• have a plain expression and your mouth closed
• have your eyes open and visible
• not have hair in front of your eyes
• not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)
• not have anything covering your face
• not have any shadows on your face or behind you

Do not wear sunglasses or tinted glasses. If you wear glasses that you cannot take off, your eyes must be visible without any glare or reflections.

Children must be on their own in the picture. Babies must not be holding toys or using dummies.

Children under 6 do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression.

Children under one do not have to have their eyes open. You can support their head with your hand, but your hand must not be visible in the photo.

When sending your application, your photos must be:

• separated from each other
• left loose and not attached to your application form