My existing UK passport is all but full, so looks like a trip to the embassy is needed.

Does anybody know of anywhere in Pattaya than knows the photo requirements for the biometric passports ?

I've been told that the photo studios near the embassy know the drill, but seems a bit excessive to go all the way to BKK to get pics taken, then back to get them signed, then back up again.

Thanks.

My existing UK passport is all but full, so looks like a trip to the embassy is needed.

Does anybody know of anywhere in Pattaya than knows the photo requirements for the biometric passports ?

I've been told that the photo studios near the embassy know the drill, but seems a bit excessive to go all the way to BKK to get pics taken, then back to get them signed, then back up again.

Thanks.

The standards for passport photos

The photographs must be:

identical;

recent (taken within the last month);

45 millimetres (mm) high x 35 millimetres (mm) wide (please do not trim your photographs to meet this condition);

taken against an off-white, cream or light grey plain background so that your features are clearly distinguishable against the background;

printed on low-gloss, plain white photo-quality paper (with no watermarks, embossing or printing on the back);

undamaged, for example, by creases from paperclips;

of you on your own (no toys, dummies or other people visible);

a close-up of your head and shoulders so that your head, from the bottom of your chin to your crown is between 29mm and 34mm high; and

clear of writing on the front and back.

The photographs must also:

be in sharp focus and clear;

have a strong definition between the face and background; and

be printed professionally. Photographs printed at home are not likely to be of an acceptable quality.

The photographs must show:

no shadows;

you facing forwards, looking straight towards the camera;

a neutral expression, with your mouth closed;

your eyes open and clearly visible (with no sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses, and no hair across your eyes);

no reflection or glare on your glasses, and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses);

your full head, without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons; and

nothing covering your face. Please make sure nothing covers the outline of your eyes, nose or mouth.

This site http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/index.asp has a downloadable

brochure with examples so you can show the shop what you need.

There is no need for the photos to be signed if you make the application in person.

The consular officer will check the photo against your face and that will suffice.

Thanks