Polish Passport Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · Ministry of the Interior and Administration
£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 the Interior and Administration on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
Applying through the Ministry of the Interior and Administration? The Polish 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. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes naturally open; no headwear or dark glasses. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. The Polish Passport photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. Eyes clearly visible, frames must not cover the eyebrows, no glare; dark lenses only with a disability certificate. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious reasons. Religious headwear only if the whole face oval and the ear line are uncovered, with a certificate of membership of a religious community registered in Poland. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Whole head (from the top) and upper shoulders; face 70-80% of the photo; White, evenly lit background with no shadows or decorations; only the person photographed; Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes naturally open; no headwear or dark glasses; Taken no more than 6 months before the application; sharp, natural colours, no creases; Online application (children under 12 only): minimum 768 x 1004 px, at most 2.5 MB |
Do
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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 Polish Passport photos
What size is a Polish Passport photo?
Polish Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Polish 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 Polish Passport photo?
Yes. Eyes clearly visible, frames must not cover the eyebrows, no glare; dark lenses only with a disability certificate.
Can I smile in a Polish Passport photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious reasons. Religious headwear only if the whole face oval and the ear line are uncovered, with a certificate of membership of a religious community registered in Poland.
Can I take a Polish 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 the Interior and Administration. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Polish 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 the Interior and Administration
Read the rules on the authority's website: Ministry of the Interior and Administration (gov.pl).
Rules last checked against Ministry of the Interior and Administration on 12 October 2026.
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