UK Blue Badge Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Local councils (GOV.UK Blue Badge service)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Local councils (GOV.UK Blue Badge service) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
Applying through the Local councils (GOV.UK Blue Badge service)? The UK Blue Badge photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. If you apply online (GOV.UK Blue Badge application), the file must be as a JPEG. A light grey or cream or white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. We crop your picture to the UK Blue Badge format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, for GOV.UK Blue Badge application |
| Background | light grey, also accepted: cream, 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. Not stated by the authority; eyes should be clearly visible with no tinted lenses. |
| 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° |
| Other rules | Recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders |
Do
Don't
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 Blue Badge photos
What size is a UK Blue Badge photo?
UK Blue Badge 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 UK Blue Badge photo need?
A plain light grey background (cream, 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 UK Blue Badge photo?
Yes. Not stated by the authority; eyes should be clearly visible with no tinted lenses.
Can I smile in a UK Blue Badge 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 Blue Badge 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 Local councils (GOV.UK Blue Badge service). 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 GOV.UK Blue Badge application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a UK Blue Badge 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: Local councils (GOV.UK Blue Badge service)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Local councils (GOV.UK Blue Badge service) (gov.uk).
Rules last checked against Local councils (GOV.UK Blue Badge service) on 12 October 2026.
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