Background texture
Use a smooth wall or backdrop. UK photo checks can reject visible patterns, objects, or textured surfaces.
Bereiten Sie ein digitales britisches Passfoto mit einfachem Hintergrund, ausgewogenem Licht und neutralem Ausdruck vor.

Use a plain light-colored background without texture or pattern.
Use balanced light with no shadows on the face or background.
Look directly at the camera with a plain expression and mouth closed.
Do not apply filters, beautification, red-eye changes, or face correction.
For children, follow the official age-specific exceptions.
Use a smooth wall or backdrop. UK photo checks can reject visible patterns, objects, or textured surfaces.
Ask another person to take the photo from about 1.5 meters away so the face is not distorted.
Do not use face correction, smoothing, or filters. Use validation for checks rather than changing your facial features.
Stand away from the wall and face natural window light for a softer, more even result.
Use a plain, light-colored background with no visible texture, object, or shadow.
The UK guidance recommends standing away from the background and having another person take the photo.
Validate face visibility, expression, lighting, background, and image clarity before you submit online.
Offizielle Regeln lehnen bearbeitete oder gefilterte Fotos ab. Nutzen Sie das Studio nur für Konformitätsprüfungen, Zuschnitt und Hintergrund.
Automatischer Zuschnitt, Hintergrundkorrektur und 22+ biometrische Prüfungen.
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