Global British Passports

Quick answer: UK passport photo rejections abroad usually come from shadows, a background that does not contrast with your face, filtered or edited images, and photos older than one month. Use a plain light background, even lighting, a plain expression and an unedited colour photo of at least 600 x 750 pixels. If you are unsure about the background, light grey is the safest choice. Why was my British passport photo rejected when I live overseas? GOV.UK says your application will be delayed if your photos do not meet the rules. Living abroad makes this more likely for two reasons. Local photo shops can default to their own country's format instead of the UK's. Photos taken on your own device are easier to get wrong. GOV.UK says photos from a booth or shop are more likely to be approved. Light grey vs white: which background does the UK want? The answer depends on whether you are applying on paper or online. What is the rule for printed photos? For paper applications, GOV.UK ...