As one of the most powerful passports in the world, the British passport provides its holders with exceptional ease of global travel. Whether traveling for business or leisure, having a British passport brings you many advantages. When applying for a British passport, the photo requirement is a very important aspect. If the photo does not meet the criteria, your application may be rejected. So what kind of photos are qualified? Let’s learn more about it.
This is the most common type of British passport, with the pages colored burgundy. The holder enjoys full rights and benefits of British citizenship.
This is a special passport type designed for Hong Kong residents. The holder does not have full British citizenship, but can enjoy certain travel facilities.
This kind of passport has blue pages and is mainly issued to citizens of the British Overseas Territories. The holder does not enjoy the full rights of British citizenship.
The British passport brings outstanding global travel convenience and identity protection to its holders. Whether you are applying for the first time or renewing, it will be helpful to understand the process and requirements. To learn more about the BNO British passport application conditions, steps and fees, you can read this article: [[2024] BNO application for teaching: fees, detailed steps, required documents, renewal and counter-signature renewal]
To apply for a British passport you will need to provide a photo that meets the following specifications:
1. Recently taken: Photos must be taken within 6 months before application.
2. White background: Please use a pure white or light-colored background with no shadows or reflections.
3. Frontal photo: The head is facing the camera and the face is facing the camera.
4. No Glasses: Glasses may not be worn except for medical reasons.
5. Head size: The head should occupy 70-80% of the area in the photo.
6. Neutral expression: Keep your expression natural and should not smile or frown.
7. No headgear: No other ornaments other than religious headgear are allowed.
8. Photo size: Must be 35mm x 45mm.
9. Photos are clear: Must be clear, in focus, and free of blur.
10. No retouching: Photos must not be overly retouched or manipulated.
To give you a clearer understanding of the British passport specifications, here are examples of correct and incorrect ID photos:
*Photos from Photogram Studio
For Hong Kong residents holding a British National (Overseas) passport (BNO), the process of applying for a British ordinary passport is slightly different:
- A BNO passport is a special passport whose holder does not hold British citizenship.
- The British ordinary passport is a true British citizen passport, and the holder enjoys full rights of British citizens.
- If BNO holders want to apply for a British ordinary passport, they need to complete the British citizenship process first.
- Only after naturalization can you apply for a British ordinary passport with full citizenship rights.
The British ordinary passport is valid for 10 years and needs to be renewed regularly.
BNO passport has no fixed validity period and can be used for a long time, but it needs to be renewed regularly.
After preparing the documents for applying for a British passport, you need to submit the documents for applying for BNO Sent from Hong Kong to the UK, the editor will give you a detailed introduction on how to send the BNO application documents to the UK:
- Prepare filled BNO Passport Application Form
- Color passport photo taken within the last 6 months
The following is the address of the BNO Passport Application Processing Center:
UK Visas and Immigration
BNO Passports
PO Box 306
Liverpool
L2 0QN
United Kingdom
Please check the British government website before sending to learn the latest document submission requirements, processing procedures and mailing addresses.
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