Young Scot National Entitlement Card Photo in the US
35 × 45 mm · white background · Scottish councils
$8.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Scottish councils on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
For a Young Scot National Entitlement Card photo, the Scottish councils sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. Use a plain white or light grey or off-white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. The upload for Scottish councils online application needs to be as a JPEG. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. Our service frames the Young Scot National Entitlement Card photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, for Scottish councils 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 | 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 Young Scot National Entitlement Card photos
What size is a Young Scot National Entitlement Card photo?
Young Scot National Entitlement Card 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 Young Scot National Entitlement Card 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 Young Scot National Entitlement Card 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 Young Scot National Entitlement Card 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 Young Scot National Entitlement Card 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 Scottish councils. 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 Scottish councils online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Young Scot National Entitlement Card photo cost in the US?
$8.99 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: Scottish councils
Read the rules on the authority's website: Scottish councils (nec.scot).
Rules last checked against Scottish councils on 25 October 2026.
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