18+ Student Oyster Photocard Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · Transport for London
£6.99 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 18+ Student Oyster Photocard photo, the Transport for London sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. Online, Transport for London online application takes an upload as a JPEG, no larger than 6 MB. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. The background must be plain white or light grey or off-white, evenly lit and free of shadows. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Same TfL photocard upload rules: a clear colour digital photo under 6 MB. We make the 18+ Student Oyster Photocard photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 5.7 MB, 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 | Same TfL photocard upload rules: a clear colour digital photo under 6 MB; 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 18+ Student Oyster Photocard photos
What size is a 18+ Student Oyster Photocard photo?
18+ Student Oyster Photocard 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 18+ Student Oyster Photocard 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 18+ Student Oyster Photocard 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 18+ Student Oyster Photocard 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 18+ Student Oyster Photocard 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, up to 5.7 MB, for Transport for London online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a 18+ Student Oyster Photocard 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: Transport for London
Read the rules on the authority's website: Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
Rules last checked against Transport for London on 25 October 2026.
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