Passenda

Done in 3 steps

No account needed. Ready in 30 seconds.

Step 1

Upload your photo

Take a selfie or upload an existing photo from your phone or computer.

Step 2

Studio editing + expert review

Background made plain light grey, face centred, sized to 35×45 mm. Then reviewed by a human expert.

Step 3

Get your passport photo

Download instantly as JPEG. Upload to gov.uk or print at Boots or any chemist.

Tips for the best passport photo

Follow these guidelines for the best result.

Good lighting
1

Good lighting

Stand near a window or in a well-lit room. No shadows on your face.

Neutral expression
2

Neutral expression

Mouth closed, look straight at the camera. No smiling.

No accessories
3

No accessories

No glasses, hats or jewellery that cover your face.

Meets every requirement

Our passport photos meet the international ICAO 9303 standard and every government requirement.

Photos made with Passenda meet every HMPO requirement.

35 mm
45 mm
HMPO-accepted passport photo
Official passport
Face fills 70–80% of the height
Plain light background
Neutral expression, mouth closed
Both eyes open, looking at the camera
Upload photo

preview the result for free

Accepted by HMPO, DVLA and the Home Office

Whether you're renewing a passport, applying for a driving licence, a BRP or a visa — our photos meet every UK requirement.

Passport

35 × 45 mm

Photo ID

35 × 45 mm

Driving licence

35 × 45 mm

Visa

35 × 45 mm

Official requirements

Plain light background
Face fills 70–80% of the height
Both eyes open, looking at the camera
35×45 mm (300 dpi)
Neutral expression, mouth closed
No glasses (HMPO rule since 2016)
British passport — accepted by HM Passport Office

How to use your passport photo

Two simple paths — pick the one that fits your application.

Recommended

Online passport application

The path most UK applicants take

Apply on gov.uk and upload our JPEG when prompted for your digital photo. HMPO checks it against ICAO 9303 automatically during the application.

  1. 1Upload your selfie here and pay £8.99.
  2. 2We email you the high-resolution JPEG in 30 seconds.
  3. 3Open your gov.uk passport application and upload the JPEG when asked for your photo.
  4. 4Submit — HMPO checks the photo against the requirements on the spot.

Paper passport application

Or for visas, driving licence, BRP

Download the high-resolution JPEG and print at any photo shop (Boots, Snappy Snaps, Post Office) or at home. Attach to your paper form.

  1. 1Upload your selfie here and pay £8.99.
  2. 2Download the JPEG immediately — printed at 35×45 mm, 300 dpi.
  3. 3Print at any photo shop or your own colour printer.
  4. 4Attach to your paper form and post.
Babies & children welcomeMoney-back if rejected by HMPO or DVLA20% UK VAT included
Various HMPO-accepted passport photos made with Passenda
10,000+passport photos made

Why thousands choose Passenda

No photographer appointment, no waiting, no hassle. Upload a selfie and get a passport photo that meets every standard.

Reviewed by experts

Every photo is checked by hand. Guaranteed to be accepted by HMPO.

Ready in 30 seconds

Upload a selfie and get a studio-quality passport photo straight away.

Cheaper than the high street

Save time and money. Same quality, no appointment.

4.8/5· 2,400+ reviews
·100% acceptance guarantee

100% acceptance guarantee

Photo rejected by HMPO or DVLA? We'll redo it for free or refund you in full.

Privacy guaranteed

SSL-encrypted, UK GDPR compliant and automatically deleted after 48 hours.

Thousands of photos made

Trusted by thousands across the UK and Europe for passport, driving licence and visa applications.

Trusted by thousands across the UK

4.8· 2,400+ reviews

Renewed my passport online and HMPO accepted the photo first time. Saved a trip to Boots and at least a fiver.

James W.

Manchester

May 2026

Uploaded the JPEG straight into my gov.uk passport application. Less than a minute and HMPO accepted it. Brilliant.

Emma R.

Edinburgh

May 2026

Did the whole family in one go. The kids actually enjoyed it. Way cheaper than Snappy Snaps.

Sarah O.

Bristol

April 2026

Was a bit sceptical it would work but the photo was accepted without any fuss. Quick and painless.

Oliver T.

Birmingham

April 2026

Got my passport photo done on a Sunday evening when everything was shut. Lifesaver before my holiday.

Sophie K.

Leeds

March 2026

Half the price of the photo booth and the quality is honestly better. Won't be going back to the booth.

Daniel M.

Cardiff

March 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch.

UK-specific

More about UK passport photos

Answers to the questions UK applicants ask most often.

Ready to make your passport photo?

30 seconds. Instant result.

Upload photo
Privacy guaranteed100% acceptance guarantee