Passport Photos

Passport Photo Example

Right First-Time Passport Photos at Home! £25

If you need a passport photo doing, then look no further than Merv Spencer Photography. We provide a home service “Right First Time Service” so you shouldn’t get any rejections from the passport office.

We can either provide photo print or a digital passport service to help you choose the right passport service for you.

Young children and baby passport photos are not an issue, we do these all of the time. Your passport photos can also be used for Driving Licences, work ID’s, ID Cards, forklift licences, CPC and more.

And the best thing is… We come to your house to do the passport photos ensuring that everything meets the requirements of the passport office and of course, ready in minutes for you to complete that important application form.

Call me on the following number to book your appointment for a passport photo: 07970 187728

Mobile Passport Service

The service we offer is mobile, this means that we can come to your house or to a specific place to take passport photos. This is ideal if you have family or friends that all need doing at the same time.

We will bring a screen, camera and a specific light to do this. Digital photo will be sent to you via email while i am with you, printed photos can be printed out on the time also. THIS SERVICE IS £25 payable by cash or bank transfer.

Overseas Passport Photos

We can also help with a range of overseas passports and other items that require a passport photo, here is a list of ID’s I can help with:

Passport Photo Requirements

The information supplied below is taken from the relevant government websites and is only here for guidance and should not be taken as the correct measurements:

United Kingdom Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm
  • Head size: Between 29mm and 34mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Light gray or cream
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible
  • Glasses: Only if they’re needed for medical reasons or if you cannot remove them for religious or medical reasons. There should be no glare on the glasses.
  • Head coverings: Allowed for religious or medical reasons, but the face must be visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead.

Chinese Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 33mm x 48mm
  • Head size: Between 28mm and 33mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Light blue or white
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Head coverings: Not allowed, except for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation

Romanian Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm
  • Head size: Between 32mm and 36mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Light gray or cream
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Head coverings: Not allowed, except for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation
  • Size: 35mm x 45mm
  • Head size: Between 32mm and 36mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Light gray or cream
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Glasses: Allowed if they don’t obscure the eyes and there’s no glare
  • Head coverings: Not allowed, except for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation

United States Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 2 inches x 2 inches (51mm x 51mm)
  • Head size: Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25mm – 35mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  • Background: White or off-white
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible
  • Glasses: Allowed as long as there’s no glare and the eyes are clearly visible
  • Head coverings: Only for religious or medical reasons. The face must be visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead.

Canadian Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 50mm x 70mm (2 inches x 2 3/4 inches)
  • Head size: Between 31mm and 36mm from chin to crown
  • Background: White or light-colored
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Head coverings: Only for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation

Australian Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm
  • Head size: Between 32mm and 36mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Light gray or cream
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Head coverings: Not allowed, except for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation

Irish Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm
  • Head size: Between 32mm and 36mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Light gray or cream
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Head coverings: Not allowed, except for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation

Indian Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 51mm x 51mm
  • Head size: Between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Plain white or off-white
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Head coverings: Not allowed, except for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation

Ukrainian Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm
  • Head size: Between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown
  • Background: White or light gray
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible, no glare on glasses
  • Head coverings: Not allowed, except for religious or medical reasons with proper documentation

UK Driving Licence Photo Requirements

These are the requirements for photos for a UK driving licence, this information has been provided as guidance only and should be checked on the UK Government website:

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm
  • Head size: Between 29mm and 34mm from chin to crown
  • Background: Light gray or cream
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible
  • Glasses: Allowed if they don’t obscure the eyes and there’s no glare
  • Head coverings: Allowed for religious or medical reasons, but the face must be visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead.

US Visa Photo Requirements

These specifications ensure that the photo meets the standards required by the United States Department of State for a visa application. It’s crucial to follow these guidelines precisely to avoid any complications during the application process. Always refer to the US government website for latest requirements

  • Size: 2 inches x 2 inches (51mm x 51mm)
  • Head size: Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25mm – 35mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  • Background: Plain white or off-white
  • Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
  • Eyes: Open and clearly visible
  • Glasses: Allowed as long as there’s no glare and the eyes are clearly visible
  • Head coverings: Only for religious or medical reasons. The face must be visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead.

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