Guidance

Photo standards and quality assurance: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff about the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs.

• From: Home Office and HM Passport Office
• Published: 7 February 2012
• Last updated: 27 March 2024 — See all updates

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs in order to meet the standard set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and in what cases exceptions may be made.

Published 7 February 2012
Last updated 27 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 27 March 2024

   Guidance updated as detailed on page 5.

2. 25 October 2022

   Updates to the guidance.

3. 29 September 2022

   Accessible version added.

4. 19 March 2021

   Updated document with minor formatting changes throughout.

5. 7 February 2012

   First published.