Provisional driving licence photo
A UK provisional driving licence photo follows the same rules as a passport photo: 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, in colour, on a plain cream or light grey background. If you apply online with a UK passport, DVLA can usually reuse your passport photo.
Your photo never leaves your phone
- Stand about 1.5 m in front of a plain, light wall.
- Face a window or a bright light so both sides of your face are lit.
- Ask someone to take it with the phone at your eye level. Selfies are often rejected.
- Glasses off, hair away from your eyes, mouth closed, no smile.
Ready offline. Turn on airplane mode and it still works, which shows your photo isn't uploaded.
Line up your head and shoulders with the outline. Keep the phone at eye level, about 1.5 m away.
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Provisional licence photo rules
- 45 mm high by 35 mm wide (same as a passport photo)
- In colour, on a plain cream or light grey background
- Face forward, plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- No sunglasses or tinted glasses
- Not altered by computer software
Source: GOV.UK: Apply for your first provisional driving licence. SkipTheBooth helps you meet these rules but can't guarantee your photo will be accepted.
Questions
Do I need a new photo for my provisional licence?
If you apply online and have a valid UK passport, DVLA can usually use your passport photo, so you may not need a new one. Otherwise, use SkipTheBooth to make a photo that meets the size rules.
I'm 15. Can I apply?
You can apply for a provisional licence from age 15 years and 9 months. Ask a parent or guardian to take the photo for you, since selfie angles are a common reason for rejection.