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DVLA Driving Licence Photo Requirements 2026
All specifications follow DVLA guidance (gov.uk/driving-licence-photos).
Size
35×45 mm
Background
Plain light grey
Head height
29–34 mm
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
Not recommended
Recency
Within 6 months
Eyes
Open, looking at camera
Print DPI
Min. 300 DPI
Note: UK driving licence photos require a plain light grey background — not white. This is the same background requirement as UK passport photos. Make sure to select "United Kingdom" in ID Wizard to get the correct grey background applied automatically.
How to Create Your Driving Licence Photo
Upload your photo
Selfie or portrait. Good light, plain background, front-facing.
AI formats it
Light grey background, 35×45 mm crop, biometric head position check.
Download & use
300 DPI JPEG — for DVLA online submission or printing.
UK Driving Licence vs. Passport Photo: Key Differences
| Requirement | Driving Licence | Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 35×45 mm | 35×45 mm |
| Background | Plain light grey | Plain cream or light grey |
| Head height | 29–34 mm | 29–34 mm |
| Expression | Neutral | Neutral |
| Glasses | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| Recency | Within 6 months | Within 1 month |
The dimensions are identical, but the driving licence allows photos taken within 6 months (vs. 1 month for passports). In practice, the same photo can often be used for both — but always check recency.
Frequently Asked Questions
DVLA driving licence photos must be 35×45mm, printed or digitally submitted with a plain light grey background. Your head must be straight, eyes open, and you must have a neutral expression. Glasses are not recommended. The photo should have been taken within the last 6 months.
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