What are the photograph requirements when submitting an application for a Voter Authority Certificate?

Anyone wanting to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate must provide a suitable photograph either through the Gov.uk application process or submitted with a paper application which meets the following requirements:

• A Close-up photograph of the head and shoulders 
  • without any other items or persons in the background
  • without any covering of the head unless worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons. 
• In sharp focus and clear (not blurry) 
• In colour and taken against a plain, light background
• Free from redeye, shadows and not in the reflection of windows or mirrors
• Resembles a true likeness of the applicant without alteration.

 

The applicant photo must show them:

• Facing forwards
• With nothing covering the face
• Looking straight at the camera
• With a plain facial expression 
• With eyes open and visible (e.g. no sunglasses or being covered by hair).