Bhutan Passport Photo in the UK

35 × 45 mm · white background · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Division

£6.99 digital file

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Division on 23 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Division? The Bhutan Passport photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. Taken within the last 6 months. The background must be plain white, evenly lit and free of shadows. Send us any clear picture and you get a Bhutan Passport photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.

Photo requirements

Bhutan Passport photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Backgroundwhite
Head size71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules35 x 45 mm on photo-quality paper, no border; Face 70-80 % of the frame, white background; Taken within the last 6 months

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes
No glare on glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 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 Bhutan Passport photos

What size is a Bhutan Passport photo?

Bhutan Passport 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 Bhutan Passport photo need?

A plain white background, 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 Bhutan Passport 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 Bhutan Passport 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 Bhutan Passport 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Division. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Bhutan Passport photo cost in the UK?

£6.99 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: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Division

Read the rules on the authority's website: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Division (mfa.gov.bt).

Rules last checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Division on 23 October 2026.

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