UK Emergency Travel Document Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · HM Passport Office
£6.99 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 25 October 2026.
About this photo
An UK Emergency Travel Document photo for the HM Passport Office is 35 by 45 mm when printed. Taken within the last 1 months. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. The upload for HM Passport Office online application needs to be at least 600 by 750 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 10 MB. Use a plain light grey or cream or off-white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Head height from chin to crown is 29 to 34 mm. We make the UK Emergency Travel Document 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, at least 600 × 750 pixels, up to 9.5 MB, for HM Passport Office online application |
| Background | light grey, also accepted: cream, off-white |
| 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. 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 | Taken within the last 1 months; A valid digital passport photo that meets the guidelines and has not been used in a previous passport; 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 UK Emergency Travel Document photos
What size is a UK Emergency Travel Document photo?
UK Emergency Travel Document 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 Emergency Travel Document photo need?
A plain light grey background (cream, 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 UK Emergency Travel Document 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 UK Emergency Travel Document 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 UK Emergency Travel Document 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.
How much does a UK Emergency Travel Document 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: HM Passport Office
Read the rules on the authority's website: HM Passport Office (gov.uk).
Rules last checked against HM Passport Office on 25 October 2026.
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