UK Driving Licence Photo
Official biometric photo, AI-verified to meet United Kingdom government requirements.
From £8.00
AI Verification
- Face position
- Lighting
- Background
- Expression
- Requirements
Why SpeedPhoto?
vs. taking the photo yourself or visiting a studio
Done in 5 minutes
From your phone to approved photos faster than driving to a studio. No appointment needed.
AI-guaranteed approval
Our AI checks 10+ biometric criteria before you pay. If we approve it and it's rejected, you get a full refund.
Money-back guarantee
Every photo is covered. If the photo doesn't meet official requirements, we refund 100% — no questions asked.
No special equipment
Just your smartphone. Step-by-step guidance handles lighting, position and framing automatically.
Open 24/7
Take your photo at midnight or Sunday morning. No studio hours, no queues, no waiting.
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What AI Checks
Automatically verified in seconds
Position Your Face Like This
Follow the biometric guidelines
- Eyes open & visible
- Face forward, no tilt
- Neutral expression
- Plain background
- Even lighting
Photo Examples
✓ Approved Photo
- Neutral expression
- Even lighting
- Plain background
- Eyes visible
- Centered face
✕ Rejected Photo
- Smiling
- Shadows on face
- Cluttered background
- Wearing sunglasses
- Head tilted
Your photo meets requirements automatically. AI checks everything.
Approved or your money back — guaranteed.
Common Rejection Reasons
Quick Checklist
✓ Do This
- Face camera directly
- Keep eyes open
- Use natural daylight
- Plain white background
- Remove glasses
✕ Don't Do This
- Don't smile
- Don't use flash
- Don't wear sunglasses
- Don't have shadows
- Don't use selfies
Must meet ICAO biometric standards
The official requirements
Before you buy
Photo size
35 × 45 mm
45 mm high by 35 mm wide, with your head between 29 mm and 34 mm from chin to crown.
Background
Plain, light background
A plain, light background with no shadows behind you and nothing else in the frame.
Face position
Straight on, neutral expression
Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Both eyes must be open and visible, with no hair across them.
Lighting
Even, no shadows
Even lighting with no shadows on your face or behind you, and no red-eye. Glasses are discouraged; if you wear them they must not be tinted and the frames must not obscure your eyes.
Photo age
Within 1 month
The photo must have been taken in the last month. This is far shorter than the six months most countries allow, and it is the most common reason a British application is returned.
Resolution & format
Colour · 300 dpi
A colour photo, sharp and in focus, not edited in software. Headwear is only accepted for religious or medical reasons. In Northern Ireland the photo may need to be certified on the back if you do not submit a UK or EEA passport as identification.
Colour
Colour only
Glasses
Allowed, though going without is advised. They must not be tinted, and your eyes must stay clear of frames, glare and shadow.
Headwear
Religious or medical reasons only
Ready to Take Your Photo?
- Guided step-by-step
- AI checks instantly
- Approved or money back
