UK Seaman’s Discharge Book photo (35×45 mm)

Size and Layout

The form asks for two identical colour passport-sized photographs per document. It says the office crops them to 35 mm high by 25 mm wide to fit the document^[1].

The form does not set a required print size for the submitted photos; it says the office crops them to 35 mm high by 25 mm wide^[1].

Submit two identical colour passport-sized photos for each document. They must not be cut-down versions of a larger picture^[1].

Background and Lighting

The photos must be clear and in focus, show your full head and shoulders, and show you in clear contrast to the background^[1]. The form does not specify a background colour.

Face a bright window to get natural light on your face. Avoid standing too close to the wall to prevent dark shadows from forming behind your head.

Turn off any overhead lights that cast harsh shadows under your nose or chin. Natural daylight from the front gives the best result for your printed photo.

Glasses and Expression

You may wear ordinary glasses if needed, but not sunglasses or tinted glasses. Head coverings are allowed for medical or religious reasons^[1].

Keep a plain expression, close your mouth, and look straight at the camera with your eyes open and visible^[1].

Take off your glasses if they have thick frames that block your eyes or if the lenses cause glare from the window or room lights.

Infants and Children

The form gives no separate photo rules for infants. Follow the listed photo instructions for each applicant^[1].

Make sure the child faces the camera, has a plain expression and closed mouth, and has open, visible eyes^[1].

If you take a photo of a baby, lay them on a plain sheet on the floor or take the picture while a helper supports them gently out of view.

Checking your photo

Before you print your images, look closely at the framing on your screen. Check that your entire face, from the top of your head to your chin, is fully visible without any parts cut off.

Check that you face forward and look straight at the camera, with a plain expression and your mouth closed^[1].

Printing and cutting

The form requires professionally printed photographs that are clear and in focus^[1].

Submission Rules

The current application form calls for two identical colour passport-sized photographs for each document. The photos must be professionally printed^[1].

How to Take the Picture

Face forward and look straight at the camera^[1].

Avoiding Refusal

The form says photos must be clear and in focus, show your full head and shoulders, contain no other people or objects, and show you in clear contrast to the background^[1]. Follow the remaining photo instructions on the form^[1].