Guernsey British Passport Photo Requirements and Guide
You need a clear, correct photo for your Guernsey British passport application. Follow these official rules to make sure your photo meets the standards of the States of Guernsey Passport Office[1].
Official Size and Head Height Rules
Your Guernsey British passport photo must measure 35x45 mm, which equals about 1.38x1.77 inches[2][1]. The States of Guernsey Passport Office oversees these applications, and your image must match their exact specifications[1]. When you crop the image, your head height must measure from 29 mm to 34 mm from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head[2][3].
If your head is too large or too small inside the frame, the office may refuse your application. You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the correct size and check your head height before you submit.
Background and Lighting Standards
You must take your photo against a plain light-coloured background[2][3]. HM Passport Office gives light grey or cream as acceptable examples of background colours[2][3]. Do not use dark backgrounds, brick walls, patterns, or textured surfaces.
Natural light works best for passport photos. Stand facing a window so the light hits your face evenly[2][3]. Avoid overhead lights that cast harsh shadows under your nose and eyes. Check that the background behind you is completely free of objects, wall art, or door frames.
Expression, Glasses, and Head Coverings
Adults should have a plain expression, with their mouth closed, and look at the camera with their eyes open and visible[2][3]. Children under 6 may look away and have a non-neutral expression[2][3].
Sunglasses and tinted glasses are not allowed. If you wear glasses, your eyes must remain visible without glare or reflection covering them[2][3]. Head coverings are generally not allowed, but HM Passport Office considers them when worn for religious or medical reasons[3].
Rules for Babies and Young Children
Specific rules apply when you take a passport photo for a baby or a young child[2][3]. Children under six years old do not need to maintain a neutral expression and are allowed to look away from the camera[2][3].
Babies under one do not need to have their eyes open. You may support their head with your hand, but the hand must not show. Lay the baby on a plain light-coloured sheet and take the photo from above[2][3].
File Specifications and Submission Methods
For an online application, use a digital photo. For a paper application, send two identical printed photos[2][3][1]. A digital photo must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, and at least 50 KB but no more than 10 MB[2].
Digital photos must be unaltered by computer software[2].
How to Take and Prepare Your Photo
Face the camera squarely with your head straight, and make sure your chin and the top of your head are visible[3].
For a paper application, use two identical printed photos[3][1]. Check the application instructions for the required print size.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear glasses in my Guernsey passport photo?
What are the file size limits for online uploads?
Your digital photo must be at least 50 KB and no more than 10 MB. It must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall[2].