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Detailed requirements |
The photos must be
- Identical;
- Recent (taken within the last six month);
- 35-40 millimetres (mm) wide x 45-50 millimetres (mm) high. (please do not trim your photos to meet this condition);
- Taken against a light background so that your features are clearly distinguishable against the background;
- Printed on low-gloss, plain white photo-quality paper (with no watermarks, embossing or printing on the back);
- Undamaged, for example, by creases from paperclips;
- Of you on your own (no toys, dummies or other people visible);
- A close-up of your head and shoulders so that your head, from the bottom of your chin to your crown is between 25mm and 34mm high; and clear of writing on the front and back.
The photos must also:
- Be in sharp focus and clear;
- Have a strong definition between the face and background; and
- Be printed professionally. Photos printed at home are not likely to be of an acceptable quality.
The photos must show
- No shadows;
- You facing forwards, looking straight towards the camera;
- A neutral expression, with your mouth closed;
- Your eyes open and clearly visible (with no sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses,and no hair across your eyes);
- No reflection or glare on your glasses, and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses);
- Your full head, without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons;
- Nothing covering your face. Please make sure nothing covers the outline of your eyes, nose or mouth.
Photos of children 5 years and under.
The above-mentioned Standards for Passport Photos apply to photos of babies and young children too.
The key ones are:
- The baby or child should be against a light background so that their features are clearly distinguishable against the background.
- The baby or child should be on its own (no toys, dummies or other people visible).
- The full face should be seen.
- Both eyes should be open.
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