Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
I need to renew my British passport, which has been expired for more than a few years. The main thing that I'm not sure about is whether US passport photos are the same size as UK passport photos. I figure somebody here probably knows, and I'd appreciate some help with that. Also, if I've changed my name whilst here, does anyone know how much paperwork I would need to get that changed on a British passport? I've read about making your own deed poll. I'm just not sure if a self-made one is enough to change it on such an official document.
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
45mm x 35mm
https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passpo...o-requirements They are very strict about the photo now, but the above leaflet tells you everything you need to know about the photo. |
Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Use the search facility; there have been plenty of threads on the ins and outs of this, including a recent one.
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by Giantaxe
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Use the search facility; there have been plenty of threads on the ins and outs of this, including a recent one.
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Okay, so it turns out that US passport photos and UK versions are a different size. Typical. So, now I am not sure where to get a 35mm x 45mm photo developed. The search begins..
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by GeekyGal
(Post 12109436)
Okay, so it turns out that US passport photos and UK versions are a different size. Typical. So, now I am not sure where to get a 35mm x 45mm photo developed. The search begins..
You can get pretty much every pharmacy photobooth to do a UK sized print. You can do it youself and get it laid out using epassportphoto.com or similar site and then going to Target, or where ever you go to print photo's and get it done. Cheapest option. Can't help on the name thing, but it doesn't seem complicated from what other people have said. |
Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 12109306)
45mm x 35mm
They are very strict about the photo now, but the above leaflet tells you everything you need to know about the photo. I renewed my British passport six months ago and sent them US passport photos* cropped (by me) to the size specified by the UK passport office. My new passport came back without further ado on the seventh day after it was mailed, sent on Tuesday, received back on Wednesday of the following week (UK-UK). * I got tired of pleading with US pharmacy staff about whether their machines could produce UK passport spec photos. :(
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 12109447)
.... You can get pretty much every pharmacy photobooth to do a UK sized print. ....
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Walgreens will do them for a few dollars to UK specifications, in a few minutes.
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by kimilseung
(Post 12109475)
Walgreens will do them for a few dollars to UK specifications, in a few minutes.
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by GeekyGal
(Post 12109297)
I've changed my name whilst here, does anyone know how much paperwork I would need to get that changed on a British passport? I've read about making your own deed poll. I'm just not sure if a self-made one is enough to change it on such an official document.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you for your application for a passport. Please send us evidence of your change of name from xxxxxx to xxxxxx. This should be one of the following documents: - Marriage certificate or Civil Partnership certificate - Deed poll (this can be enrolled or unenrolled) - Change of name deed signed in both your old and new names - Statutory Declaration or Affidavit signed in your new name - Certificate of Naturalisation or Registration - Adoption order or Adoption certificate - Gender Recognition certificate - Re-registered birth certificate - Certificate from the Court of the Lord Lyon of Scotland - Act of Parliament - Baptismal or Confirmation certificate (for forenames only) - HM Passport Office PD2 form for those applying for a post-dated passport on marriage or civil partnership (this can be found on our website www.Gov.uk) Statutory Declarations must provide full details of this change of name and be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor, Commissioner for Oaths (in England and Wales) or Notary Public (Scotland). We need to confirm that the name you entered in the personal details section of the application is the one that you use for all purposes. To prove this, please send us one of the documents listed below. Documents must be dated within the last year or, in the case of ID cards, visas and residency permits, must still be within their validity date. - Tax record e.g. letter from a tax authority - Educational record e.g. school report - Employment record e.g. official letter from your employer - Letter sent to you from a Central, Regional or Local Government Department - National identity card or equivalent (or colour photocopy) - Visa or residence permit (or colour photocopy) - Tenancy agreement - Mortgage statement If you can't provide these, we might consider bank statements, utility bills or their equivalents. If you have not changed your name with any other authorities yet, please provide a signed statement confirming that you intend to use the name xxxxxx for all official purposes in the future, both in the UK and overseas. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ |
Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12109479)
No they won't, necessarily. My experience in two Walgreens, and 15-20 minutes wasted in each, says otherwise! :(
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by kimilseung
(Post 12109489)
You may need to be in a State with above average High School graduation. This doesnt include North Carolina, so maybe she should look elsewhere.
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12109471)
I am not sure what you mean by "very strict". :unsure:
. :( Quote from the above, "Incorrectly taken UK passport photos have become the main reason for UK passport applications being rejected. We take the time to ensure that your passport and visa photos are correctly sized and meet all the required specifications." Now, I realise this is a commercial company trying to scare people into paying for their services, but the general point is that you've got to now comply with all the specified criteria (as set out in the leaflet I linked to in my first post.) The reason is photos have to be consistent with internationally agreed criteria, and work reliably with automated passport reading technology. Years ago, you could send them any photo & they'd accept it... |
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The reasons why the requirements are so strict is to ensure that the passport works correctly with the automated passport gates. You can fudge it and still get your photo accepted but don't complain when the automated gates don't work for you.
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Re: Renewing British Passport and the Sizes of Passport Photos
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12109623)
The reasons why the requirements are so strict is to ensure that the passport works correctly with the automated passport gates. You can fudge it and still get your photo accepted but don't complain when the automated gates don't work for you.
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