UK Passport (Child) Photo in New Zealand
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · HM Passport Office
$11.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against HM Passport Office on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
UK Passport photo for a childs are printed at 35 by 45 mm, the size the HM Passport Office works with. Behind you: plain light grey or cream, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. If you apply online (HM Passport Office online application), the file must be at least 600 by 750 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 10 MB. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Taken in the last month. Frame it so the head takes 29 to 34 mm of the 45 mm height. We crop your picture to the UK Passport format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 600 × 750 pixels, up to 9.5 MB, for HM Passport Office online application |
| Background | light grey, also accepted: cream |
| Head size | 64–76% of the photo height (29–34 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. Only if you have to wear them: no sunglasses or tinted glasses; eyes not covered by frames, glare, reflection or shadow. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face must be clearly visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Children | Under 6s a neutral expression is not required; Children must be on their own; babies must not hold toys or use dummies; Children under 6 do not have to look straight at the camera or have a plain expression; Children under 1 do not have to have their eyes open; a supporting hand must not be visible; Children under 1 should lie on a plain light-coloured sheet, photographed from above. |
| Other rules | Taken in the last month; Plain cream or light grey background (print); plain light-coloured background (digital); Nothing covering the face; no shadows on the face or behind; Unaltered by computer software |
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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 UK Passport (Child) photos
What size is a UK Passport (Child) photo?
UK Passport (Child) photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 64–76% of the photo height (29–34 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a UK Passport (Child) photo need?
A plain light grey background (cream 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 UK Passport (Child) photo?
Yes. Only if you have to wear them: no sunglasses or tinted glasses; eyes not covered by frames, glare, reflection or shadow.
Can I smile in a UK Passport (Child) 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 must be clearly visible.
Can I take a UK Passport (Child) 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 HM Passport Office. 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, at least 600 × 750 pixels, up to 9.5 MB, for HM Passport Office online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
Are there special rules for babies and children?
Under 6s a neutral expression is not required; Children must be on their own; babies must not hold toys or use dummies; Children under 6 do not have to look straight at the camera or have a plain expression; Children under 1 do not have to have their eyes open; a supporting hand must not be visible; Children under 1 should lie on a plain light-coloured sheet, photographed from above. The child must be alone in the photo, with no hands, toys or dummies visible.
How much does a UK Passport (Child) 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: HM Passport Office
Read the rules on the authority's website: HM Passport Office (gov.uk).
Rules last checked against HM Passport Office on 12 October 2026.
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