London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence Photo in New Zealand
35 × 45 mm · white background · Transport for London
$11.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Transport for London on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
For a London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photo, the Transport for London sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Online, Transport for London online application takes an upload as a JPEG. Casual selfies are refused; a phone photo taken by another person in even light, with the rules above, is what passes. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. The background must be plain white or light grey or off-white, evenly lit and free of shadows. We crop your picture to the London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, for Transport for London online application |
| Background | white, also accepted: light grey, off-white |
| Head size | 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Taken within the last 12 months; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photos
What size is a London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photo?
London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photo need?
A plain white background (light grey, off-white is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Transport for London. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, for Transport for London online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a London Taxi and Private Hire Driver Licence photo cost in New Zealand?
$11.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Transport for London
Read the rules on the authority's website: Transport for London (content.tfl.gov.uk).
Rules last checked against Transport for London on 25 October 2026.
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