Create passport-ready photos that meet UK standards using your own smartphone. It's quick, easy and secure.
The CEWE Passport Photo App is a fast, easy, all-in-one solution for your next passport or driving license photo.
You will receive two 6x4" prints.
The first print will give you six biometric photos on one sheet, in the size required for the document you've selected in the app. Visual lines will also be printed to help you cut the photos out if you need to.
On the second sheet, you will receive a single enlargement of your photo as well as an overview of the test criteria we've used to approve your photo.
We assess your photo against The ICAO Standard. This is a collection of guidelines and recommendations established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to ensure travel document images are high-quality and compatible with facial recognition systems.
For official identification documents, your photo must be taken recently. For UK passports, you photo should not be older than one month from the date of your application.
The photo must be 35x45 mm in portrait format, and must not be cropped from a larger photograph. The person should be centred and the head should measure between 29mm and 34mm from the top of the head to the chin.
Your face must be in sharp focus, in clear contrast to the background.
The photo must be taken in high-resolution for good print quality. It should be printed on high-quality, glossy paper. The paper must be smooth and untextured. It must not have any scratches, stains, stamp marks or creases.
If your photo comes out with a 'red-eye' effect, it can't be used and should be re-taken.
The background must be light and bright, in contrast to the face.
The face must be evenly lit. Shadows and reflections are not permitted.
Creating your passport photo with the CEWE Passport Photo App is free. Printing your photo at a CEWE Photostation costs only £9.99.
The photo can only show one face.
The face must be photographed from the front - facing forwards and looking straight at the camera - with a neutral facial expression (no smile) and a closed mouth (no teeth). No other poses are allowed.
The person in the photo should look straight ahead into the camera, with their eyes open and clearly visible, without any hair or shadow covering their eyes, nose or mouth.
You should take off your glasses unless it is impossible for you to take your photo without them. If you must wear glasses, do not wear tinted lenses or sunglasses. You must make sure your eyes are fully visible, not obscured by the frames, and you must ensure there is no glare, reflection or shadow obstructing any of your features.
Head coverings are not permitted except for religious or medical reasons. In such cases, the face must still be clearly visible from the bottom of the chin to the forehead without any shadows.
Babies and children must be depicted by themselves in the photo. It is not permitted for a parent to be pictured as well. The baby or child should not be holding a toy or using a dummy.
If you need to photograph a baby who is under one year old, you can support their head with your hand, but you must do so from behind. Your hand must not be visible in the photograph. It is also permitted for babies under one to lie on a plain light-coloured sheet. You can then take the photo from above.
Babies under 1 year old do not have to have their eyes open.
If the child is under 6, they do not have to be looking directly at the camera or have a plain expression.
Black and white photos are not permitted for passports and official documents. You photo should be taken and printed in colour.
The digitial passport photo is exported to your device as a JPEG.
A new app for government-approved UK passport photos that's convenient, fast and secure.
Biometric passport photos are special photos that meet strict technical specifications and capture certain distinct features of your face. This includes, for example, the distance between your eyes, the shape of your nose and mouth, as well as your facial expression and the direction of your gaze. In other words, biometric images capture measurements and data to determine what makes your face unique to you. Technically, they must meet certain requirements, such as the right image composition, good lighting, a suitable background and high resolution. All together, these rules mean you can be recognised in your passport photo as yourself.
Biometric photos are used for official documents such as ID cards, passports and driving licenses. They enable the authorities to confidently check whether the person presenting the ID is actually the rightful document holder. This makes forgery much more difficult.
Taking UK compliant passport photos at home has never been easier. Download the CEWE Passport Photo app onto your smartphone and get started straight away. Simply select the official document you need a new photo for, and follow the app's simple steps. We'll give you practical tips so you can take the perfect picture quickly and easily.
The best part? You can take as many photos as you want in your usual surroundings and choose your favourite. The CEWE Passport Photo App adjusts the background and ensures that all official government rules and requirements are met. Biometric verification takes place in real time in just a few seconds.
The CEWE Passport Photo App will help you save time and money and put your mind at ease. Whether you're taking a photo for your passports, driving license or another form of official ID – the app will be your reliable partner for perfect photos that won't get rejected. Make it easy for yourself and try it out right away!
You can print out your digital passport photo later at a CEWE Photostation in a participating Boots store. Your 6-photo passport set is just one QR code scan away!
Simply go to your nearest CEWE Photostation and scan the QR code from the CEWE Passport Photo app.
You can use the branch finder to find nearby CEWE Photostations where you can print out your order. Once your scan your unique code, your passport photo order will be added to your shopping basket straight away.
Printing is easy and stress-free thanks to the large number of CEWE Photostations across the UK. You can rest assured sure that your photo meets all biometric requirements.
Find your nearest CEWE Photostation here.
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