UK Passport Photo How-To Guides
Practical, step-by-step help for every stage of getting a passport photo right, from setting up at home to uploading your photo to GOV.UK. Looking for the official size and rules instead? See the passport and visa photo guides.
Taking Your Photo
Set up your space, light your face and take a photo that passes first time.
- How to Take a Passport Photo at HomeTake your own UK passport photo at home with just a phone, a plain wall and daylight.6 min read
- How to Take a Visa Photo at HomeTake your own visa photo at home with a phone, a plain wall and daylight, sized for your destination.8 min read
- DVLA Photo: How to Take and Change Your Driving Licence Photo at HomeTake a compliant driving licence photo at home and renew or change it with the DVLA.6 min read
More Photo Guides
Guides with a built-in photo maker for taking, resizing and ordering your photo.
Ready to Make Your Photo?
Upload a photo to the passport photo maker to crop, resize and check it, or test an existing photo with the UK passport photo checker.